Law in action
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
Job Posting: Supervising Lawyer, Law Centre
May 14, 2026
The University of Victoria Faculty of Law invites applications for a Supervising Lawyer at the Law Centre. Applications will be considered starting on May 25, 2026, and continuing until...
Professor Gillian Calder Receives Harry Hickman Alumni Award
By Katie McGroarty
2026 Upper Year Moots
March 24, 2026
Each year, UVic Law participates in moots (simulated legal proceedings) that give students hands-on experience in written and oral advocacy, client counselling or negotiation. Upper-year students...
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.