Recruiting events & webinars
Interested in applying to UVic's Faculty of Law? Consider attending one of our upcoming recruiting events or watch an info session to discover what it takes to get into UVic Law.
Events in BC
BC Law School Admissions Panel – UVic
Date: November 3
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Location: UVic, Murray & Anne Fraser Building, Large Gathering Space
BC Law School Admissions Panel – VIU
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Info: Link to come
BC Law School Admissions Panel – KPU
Date: November 10
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: ONLINE
University Transfer Fair – Camosun
Date: November 19
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Camosun College
Webinars
Strengthening Your Application to UVic Law
This webinar covers common issues found in applications and offers practical strategies to help strengthen your application and improve your chances of admission.
Presenter: Lori Klear, manager, Recruitment & Admissions
View the session (recorded July 2026)
Financial Aid at UVic Law
Coming to UVic Law in September 2026? Join Financial Aid and Admissions Officer Deb Kennedy who will cover how financial aid works at UVic and what incoming students will need to know.
Presenter: Deb Kennedy, Financial Aid & Admissions
View the session (recorded August 2026)
Why Law? Let’s talk about admission to UVic Law
This webinar will cover why this question matters in your UVic Law application, how your application is reviewed and how to show your true self—including both strengths and challenges. You’ll also get tips for writing a strong personal statement and building a strategic application.
Presenter: Lori Klear, manager, Recruitment & Admissions
View the session (recorded fall 2021)
JD Indigenous category (now Indigenous admission stream)
This webinar covers the Indigenous applicant category, how applications are reviewed and what UVic Law offers Indigenous students. You'll also hear from Darcy Lindberg, whose research focuses on Indigenous law, governance, ceremonies and treaty making.
Moderator: Lori Klear, manager, Recruitment & Admissions
View the session (recorded fall 2021)
JD/JID (Indigenous law) program
This webinar introduces the JD/JID Joint Degree Program in Canadian and Indigenous Law. Learn why it matters locally and globally, what transsystemic teaching means and how the program benefits you. You'll also hear from Val Napoleon, JD/JID Director and Law Foundation Chair.
Moderator: Lori Klear, manager, Recruitment & Admissions
View the session (recorded fall 2021)
Amicus: Latin for friendship – Let’s talk student support
This webinar introduces UVic Law’s Amicus Program, a unique support system that helps students through academic, cultural, personal and accommodation support. You’ll hear from program staff and upper-year student tutors, and get answers to common and anonymous questions.
Moderator: Lori Klear, manager, Recruitment & Admissions
View the session (recorded fall 2021)
JD discretionary category (now Inclusive admission stream)
This webinar explains UVic Law’s Discretionary applicant category, for those whose academics or LSAT were impacted by health, family, work or social factors. Learn how applications are reviewed and what support is available. Hear from Professor Andrew Newcombe, Laura Johnston and other UVic Law representatives.
Moderator: Lori Klear, manager, Recruitment & Admissions
View the session (recorded fall 2021)
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