Lori Klear

UVic is situated in the territory of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSANEC peoples and sits on the site of an old lək̓ʷəŋən village. Respect for the land's traditional stewards has inspired us to become leaders in environmental law, Indigenous law issues and public policy initiatives

We are committed to teaching law within its wider social, political, historical and economic contexts. Our outstanding professors and exceptional students come together to create a vibrant learning experience that is based on collaboration and civic responsibility. You'll find an environment that is academically rigorous, progressive, intellectually challenging and personally enriching.

UVic Law is proud of our deep international connections. We have forged relationships around the world and our students participate in student exchanges and international co-op placements or internships.

Our professors have links worldwide, with particular connections to the UK, Belgium, Thailand, China, Australia, France, Ghana, India, New Zealand and the United States. We have leading experts in international arbitration law, international human rights, public international law, transnational law, international taxation, global corruption and the law of the arctic and oceans.

We are proud of our collaborative, inclusive and accessible learning environment. Our small class sizes allow us to build a community and form relationships that continue throughout law school and beyond. One of our greatest strengths is the variety of social, cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds of our students. At UVic, you will learn in an atmosphere of diversity and openness.

What makes UVic Law unique "UVic prioritizes a two-eyed seeing approach to law and works towards decolonizing traditionally Westernized spaces."
 

Exceptional people and extraordinary perspectives. It's who we are. It's what we promise. Join UVic law and see what kind of impact you can have!

We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.