How to apply to UVic Law
JD application requirements
The Juris Doctor (JD) program offers four application streams. Applicants must choose one of the following streams when applying: JD general, JD Indigenous, JD Black or JD inclusive.
Applications open on September 1 and close December 1.
We advise submitting your application early as they are evaluated in the order they are received. Offers are made on a rolling basis, beginning in November until all seats have been filled.
You will be submitting your application through the application portal.
Requirements for all JD admission streams:
- online application form
- application fee
- Law School Admission Test (LSAT) written no later than the January test date of the year that you intend to start law school
- personal statement including both Part A and B, Part A not exceeding 750 words; Part B recommended between 1-3 pages
- unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions, including exchange and study abroad transcripts
Stream-specific requirements for JD general admission stream:
- none
- online application form
- application fee
- Law School Admission Test (LSAT) written no later than the January test date of the year that you intend to start law school
- personal statement including both Part A and B, Part A not exceeding 750 words; Part B recommended between 1-3 pages
- unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions, including exchange and study abroad transcripts
Stream-specific requirements for JD Indigenous admission stream:
- online application form
- application fee
- Law School Admission Test (LSAT) written no later than the January test date of the year that you intend to start law school
- personal statement including both Part A and B, Part A not exceeding 750 words; Part B recommended between 1-3 pages
- unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions, including exchange and study abroad transcripts
Stream-specific requirements for JD inclusive admission stream:
- inclusive admission statement
- two letters of reference: JD applicants must submit 1 academic and 1 professional reference (not from family or friends).
- online application form
- application fee
- Law School Admission Test (LSAT) written no later than the January test date of the year that you intend to start law school
- personal statement including both Part A and B, Part A not exceeding 750 words; Part B recommended between 1-3 pages
- unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions, including exchange and study abroad transcripts
Stream-specific requirements for JD Black admission stream:
- online application form
- application fee
- Law School Admission Test (LSAT) written no later than the January test date of the year that you intend to start law school
- personal statement including both Part A and B, Part A not exceeding 750 words; Part B recommended between 1-3 pages
- unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions, including exchange and study abroad transcripts
JD/JID application requirements
The Juris Doctor & Juris Indigenarum Doctor (JD/JID) program offers two application streams. Applicants must choose one of the following streams when applying: JD/JID general and JD/JID inclusive.
Applications open on September 1 and close December 1.
We advise submitting your application early as they are evaluated in the order they are received. Offers are made on a rolling basis, beginning in November until all seats have been filled.
You will be submitting your application through the application portal.
Requirements for both JD/JID admission streams:
- online application form
- application fee
- Law School Admission Test (LSAT) written no later than the January test date of the year that you intend to start law school
- personal statement including both Part A and B, Part A not exceeding 750 words; Part B recommended between 1-3 pages
- JD/JID statement describing your connection to and/or involvement in an Indigenous community, the reasons why you want to pursue the JD/JID program and how you will enrich the learning environment at the faculty
- one academic letter of reference
- one reference letter describing your suitability for and commitment to the program
- unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions, including exchange and study abroad transcripts
Stream-specific requirements for JD/JID general admission stream:
- None
- online application form
- application fee
- Law School Admission Test (LSAT) written no later than the January test date of the year that you intend to start law school
- personal statement including both Part A and B, Part A not exceeding 750 words; Part B recommended between 1-3 pages
- JD/JID statement describing your connection to and/or involvement in an Indigenous community, the reasons why you want to pursue the JD/JID program and how you will enrich the learning environment at the faculty
- one academic letter of reference
- one reference letter describing your suitability for and commitment to the program
- unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions, including exchange and study abroad transcripts
Stream-specific requirements for JD/JID inclusive admission stream:
Steps to apply
1. Choose your admissions stream
Review all options before applying.
2. Upload your unofficial transcripts
Submit transcripts from all post-secondary schools you’ve attended, including exchange or study abroad. Official transcripts aren’t needed now but will be required if you’re admitted. References ARE required for the Indigenous and Inclusive Admission Streams, and the JD/JID program.
Send updated unofficial fall grades (if needed) by email.
Note: if you have a foreign undergraduate transcript, include an official course-by-course evaluation (e.g., World Education Service). This isn’t required for exchange or graduate transcripts.
4. Upload your statements
Upload your personal statement and, if required, your Inclusive, Indigenous, or Black admission streams statement.
5. Pay the application fee
Pay the application fee by credit card or INTERAC online.
6. Track your application
Save your application ID (A00...), your V number and password. Check My UVic application regularly for updates, keeping in mind there will be delays during busy times. Documents are dated when received, but it may take weeks to show online.
Application deadlines & fees
| Program | Application | Supporting documents | Application fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-year JD program | December 1 | December 1 | $105.75 |
| First-year JD/JID program | December 1 | December 1 | $105.75 |
| Upper-year program: transfer | April 30 | May 15 | $105.75 |
| Upper-year program: JD/BCL | April 30 | May 15 | $105.75 |
| Upper-year program: visiting (Sept-Apr) | April 30 | May 15 | $105.75 |
| Upper-year program: Visiting (Jan-Apr only) | July 31 | August 31 | $105.75 |
Deadlines are firm—the online system closes at 4 p.m. PST. An incomplete application will not be considered.
We advise submitting your application early as they are evaluated in the order they are received. Offers are made on a rolling basis, beginning in November until all seats have been filled.
If you're working on a degree already, we’ll review your application based on completed courses, but won’t make a final decision until we get your updated transcripts. Make sure to send them by the document deadline.
Contact us
Have questions? Need help? Email our senior admissions assistant.