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: Link to come
Vancouver Law School Fair
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Vancouver
Info: Link to come
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
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
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
Webinars
This webinar series took place in the fall of 2021.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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