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Visiting scholars

UVic Law hosts visiting scholars from around the world to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to our scholarly community. Visiting scholars have access to the UVic Library and can participate in lectures and seminars at the Faculty of Law. There is no funding provided.

Visiting scholars must hold a full-time appointment at a recognized post-secondary institution, and must be invited by a faculty member at UVic Law. For more information or to apply to be a visiting scholar, please contact Patricia Cochran, associate dean, administration and research.

Lectures

Madam Justice Mary Southin Lecture

The Southin Lecture pays tribute to Madam Justice Southin’s many contributions to the development of the common law in BC. The lecture is to address either the Law of Equity or a topic about British Columbia’s legal history. The lecture alternates annually between the Law Faculties at UBC and UVic.

Murray Fraser Lecture in Professional Responsibility

Named in honour of UVic’s founding law dean, the F. Murray Fraser Lecture invites honoured speakers to present on professionalism within the world of law. Previous speakers have included Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, Justices Cromwell, Iacobucci and Moldaver, Joe Arvay, QC and BC Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender.

Hugh Alan Maclean Lecture

The lecture was established in honour of the Honourable Hugh Alan Maclean who was a Deputy Attorney General before being appointed to the BC Supreme Court and later elevated to the BC Court of Appeal in 1964. The annual lecture focuses on legal history and/or criminal law.