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UVic Law is one of Canada’s leading law schools, known for strong academics, hands-on experiential learning and a focus on community and social justice.
Located on the beautiful Pacific Rim, we offer a mix of Indigenous and global perspectives. Our small size, supportive environment and dedicated faculty attract a diverse group of students who want to make a difference.
UVic Law news
Meet the Law Graduate Students Class of 2025
October 30, 2025
Each year UVic Law welcomes a new class of PhD and LLM students to the law school. Learn about their research below.
Professor Bob Howell celebrates a landmark 45 years at UVic Law
October 22, 2025
UVic Law turns 50 this year – and Professor Bob Howell has witnessed 90 percent of its history. “The most memorable feature of my 45 years at UVic Law is knowing that I made the...
UVic Law's inaugural Associate Dean Indigenous
October 22, 2025
Dr. Sarah Morales is the first Associate Dean Indigenous at the University of Victoria Faculty of Law. Dr. Morales is one of four ADI's appointed throughout UVic. These senior academic...
Events
Territory acknowledgement
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Campus tour
Take our virtual tour to see the natural beauty of the UVic campus from wherever you are in the world.