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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
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...
Q&A with UVic Law's newest faculty member: Dr. Mary Anne Vallianatos
September 19, 2025
Dr. Mary Anne Vallianatos is continuing her academic career at UVic Law as an assistant professor.She's no stranger to UVic Law— Dr. Vallianatos held a fellowship here teaching critical...
Remembering Professor William “Bill” Neilson (1938–2025)
July 17, 2025
Emeritus Professor William (Bill) Neilson passed away peacefully at home in Victoria on July 8, 2025, at the age of 86. Bill joined the Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria in 1976 and...
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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.
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