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Quick facts

• we use your full undergraduate record to calculate your GPA
• graduate grades aren’t included, but grad work is considered in the overall review
• we do a holistic review that considers the full context of your application, including any supporting documentation
• your personal statement should be an intentional and authentic reflection of who you are and your interest in law
• applicants from across Canada and abroad are encouraged to apply
• if you have fewer than 3 years of post-secondary study, admission is unlikely

View LSAT info for more details on the LSAT process.

Admission streams

Specific stream information and requirements:

• Indigenous admission stream
• Inclusive admission stream
• Black admission stream 
• Upper-year admission stream

Courses & grading

UVic Law treats college transfer courses like university courses but excludes performance-based courses from GPA calculations. Grades from repeated courses are included, though lower ones may be discounted.

We use conversion charts for schools with different grading systems and convert percentage grades where possible. Grades from international exchanges are included if easily transferable.

Summer and intersession courses count, but 100- and 200-level courses taken after earning a degree do not count toward GPA.

Notification

We start reviewing applications once all documents are received and begin making offers as early as November. Admission is on a rolling basis and offers must be accepted within a set time. We encourage early applications, as timing may affect your chances for admission. 

Most decisions are made by mid-May. At that point, some applicants may be invited to join a waiting list. Offers from the waitlist can be made up until the day before registration.

Deferring acceptance

Deferrals are only granted in exceptional cases, such as unique work opportunities, study opportunities or personal hardship. If approved, your acceptance deposit will be held for the following year.