Riding the Waves
No, this isn’t an ode to Tofino, though I could write one. Honestly, the vibes are good. It’s a great place for a weekend getaway from Victoria for surfing, camping, …
Supplementing Your Application
If you are reading this, and you have an application with UVic law for 2026 admission, stop! Take a deep breath. Don’t let the title mislead you. For the most …
‘Tis the Season to Have Patience
So, you have survived the holidays. Your Great Aunt Mary and her incomprehensible love for creating new aspic dishes are no match for you. You ushered the Earth through another …
Marshmallows, Mail, and the Invisible Hands
The following is a guest post by applicant Eldorado. Thanks for your contribution! I remember standing in front of the fridge as a kid, peering in, hoping some food had …
Hibernation Time!
The UVic Law Admissions Team will be hibernating for the next few weeks. The blog will start back up in January, 2026. Happy holidays!
Law Co-op Office – Student of the Year
This is a guest blog post submitted by Law Co-Op Coordinator Francine Proctor. Thanks for your contribution, Francine! As we approach the end of the year, the Law Co-op Office …
Cheers to Small Talk
We get asked a lot what the best way to prepare for law school is. The truth is that there isn’t a silver bullet combination of volunteer and paid work …
The Looming Deadline
This is just a friendly reminder that our application deadline for first-year admission is December 1 at 4pm Pacific Time. Please read all of the instructions thoroughly. We can’t wait …
Reference Questions
Depending on the admission stream you are applying for UVic Law, you may be asked to provide reference letters. I am going to speak here about some effective ways to …
A Note on the Inclusive Admission Stream
We get a lot of questions about whether the Inclusive Admission Stream is right for a given applicant. And, honestly, when we are sitting across the table from you at …