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Faculty of Law

Study law on the West Coast this summer

Are you a Juris Doctor (JD) graduate or student in good standing at a recognized law school? You may be eligible to apply for one or more courses taking place during our summer session. By successfully completing these courses, you could earn credit toward your JD degree.

2026 summer session courses

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  • course descriptions
  • timetables
  • important dates

Note: you are responsible for confirming that your home law school will grant credit for UVic Law courses.

Admission deadlines

  • summer session applications: March 31, 4 p.m. PST
  • supporting documentation: May 15, 4 p.m. PST

Admission requirements

Note: admission to summer session does not mean admission to a UVic Law degree program.

Tuition & fees

If you're taking 6 or more units, you’ll pay a flat tuition rate plus student fees. For fewer than 6 units, you’ll be charged per unit plus fees.

Summer tuition and fees are announced in May in the UVic Academic Calendar.

Indigenous summer intensive course

Our Indigenous summer intensive course is open to law students, graduate students (Canadian or international), practicing lawyers (for CPD credit), and professionals working in Indigenous law.