Bachelor of Civil Law JD applicants
We consider applications from students with a Civil Law degree who wish to attend the Faculty of Law to attain a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. The number of applicants accepted is limited to ensure that our class sizes are not significantly altered.
You must begin your JD/Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) studies at UVic within 2 years of finishing your Canadian Civil Law degree.
Students will be admitted at the discretion of the associate dean, Academic & Student Relations.
Application deadline
Applications for the JD program: April 30 at 4 p.m. PST.
Application checklist
- fill out and submit the
- write a personal statement (750 words max.)
- pay the application fee
- provide unofficial transcripts from law school and all other post-secondary schools
- official transcripts aren’t needed now, but will be required if you’re admitted
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if you’ve taken Constitutional Law, include a detailed course outline (syllabus)
View Academic & program requirements for more info.