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
Thunderfest
Date: Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm PST
Location: University of Victoria
Info: https://events.uvic.ca/event/109159-thunderfest-day-festival
Vancouver Law School Fair
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Jack Poole Hall – Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, UBC Vancouver Campus
Info: Link to come
UBC/SFU Pre-Law Joint Canada/US Law School Panel
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Info: Link to come
BC Law School Admissions Panel - NVIT
Date: October 21
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Location: Library, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, Merritt
BC Law School Admissions Panel - TRU
Date: October 21
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: Thompson Rivers University
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
Events in Alberta
Concordia University of Edmonton Graduate Studies Fair
Date: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Edmonton
Info: CUE Graduate Studies Fair 2026 | Concordia University of Edmonton
Fall Admissions Information Night (University of Alberta Law Club, the Black Future Lawyers Chapter at the University of Alberta, and the MacEwan University Law Club)
Date: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Law Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton
MacEwan University Graduate School Fair
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: MacEwan University, Edmonton
Info: Graduate School Fair | MacEwan University
University of Calgary Pre-Law Panel
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Murray Fraser Hall, U of C, Room 2370
Mount Royal University Graduate Studies Fair
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Calgary
Info: Graduate Studies Fair 2026 | MRU
University of Calgary Graduate and Professional School Fair
Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Calgary
Info: Grad School Fair | University of Calgary
Events in Ontario
Black Law Students’ Association of Canada Pre-Law Expo
Date: Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: Flavelle House & Jackman Law Building, University of Toronto
Info: https://www.blsacanada.com/pre-law-expo
LSAC Law School Forum
Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Hyatt Regency, Toronto
Info: https://www.lsac.org/lawschoolforums/in-person-schedule
Law and Business Student Association Law School Fair
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University
Graduate and Professional Schools Fair
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: University of Toronto, Mississauga campus
Info: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers/whats-happening-career-centre/graduate-professional-schools-fair-students
Trinity College Law School Fair
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
North American Law & Advocacy Association
Date: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 3:00 pm
Location: Founders Assembly Hall (FC 152), York University, Toronto
Events in the Maritimes
Lunch & Learn StFX Pre-Law Society
Date: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
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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