Black admission stream
In our commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice at UVic Law, we acknowledge that our admissions processes have inadequately responded to the systemic discrimination experienced by Black students, and the underrepresentation of Black students in Canadian law schools.
We have created a Black admission stream to respond to these historic and ongoing inequities within the UVic Law community, and the profession more broadly, by intentionally seeking to admit more Black students. Students who self-identify as Black may, but are not required to, apply through our Black admission stream.
Eligibility
Black applicants will be considered only for the program they apply to but may submit applications to both the JD and JD/JID programs. The JD and JD/JID programs are two separate programs, each requiring a separate application.
Each application is reviewed holistically, with emphasis on personal statements and life experiences, not just academic metrics. The admissions committee—trained in anti-racism, decolonization and equity—reviews all applications. There are no quotas, and all applications are assessed using the same process.
Admission decisions in this stream are holistic and consider equity, anti-racism, decolonization and inclusion.
For more info on the Black admission stream, visit the UVic Academic Calendar.
Application deadline
First-year application deadline: December 1 at 4 p.m. PST.
Applications must be complete with all required documents by the deadline. Incomplete applications won’t be considered.
Black admission statement
Your Black admission statement is your opportunity to share your voice and experiences. There's no set format—you could speak about your connection to the Black community, your strengths, goals, reasons for applying and anything else you wish to highlight.
All application info is confidential and shared only with admissions and academic staff. If admitted, your file may be used to support your studies. Please remove any sensitive personal details.
While no word limit, we recommend 1-3 pages. We value concise language in our review.
Need help?
Email the manager of admissions & recruitment with questions about privacy or sensitive information.