Law & Society graduate programs
Our interdisciplinary programs explore law in relation to society. You’ll focus on your area of interest, receive strong mentorship and gain the skills to lead and create change with legal expertise.
The thesis-based master’s program offers a broad view of Canadian, international and comparative law. In the PhD program, you’ll learn applied legal methods and conduct original research, culminating in a candidacy exam and dissertation.
LLM in Law & Society
Program duration
- minimum 1 year (3 terms) enrolment
- maximum 5 years (15 terms) enrolment to program completion
- time to completion averages 16 months (4 terms) to 2 years (6 terms)
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PhD in Law & Society
Program duration
- minimum 1 year (3 terms) enrolment
- maximum 7 years (21 terms) enrolment to program completion
- time to completion averages 3 years (9 terms) to 5 years (15 terms)
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Contact us
If you have questions or need help, contact:
Kathryn Chan
Graduate Program Director
gradlawdir@uvic.ca
For general program management, contact:
Tiffany Gordon
Graduate Program Coordinator
gradlaw@uvic.ca
250-721-8913
For admissions-related enquiries, contact: gradlawadm@uvic.ca