Law (JD) at UVic: Admission Average
University of Victoria · Victoria, BC
What average do you need for Law (JD) at UVic?
Law (JD) at University of Victoria is not admitted on a high school average. Admission is LSAT + GPA dependent, usually after some or all of an undergraduate degree.
Particularly well-regarded for environmental, Indigenous, and public interest law.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Law at other universities
- McGill University – low-to-mid 90s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s-low 90s (CEGEP)
- Université Laval – high 80s
- Western University – LSAT-dependent
- University of Windsor – LSAT + GPA dependent
- York University – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Thompson Rivers University – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Alberta – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Calgary – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Dalhousie University – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Manitoba – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Saskatchewan – LSAT + GPA dependent
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- No specific U/M prerequisites — any undergrad major qualifies
- Strong writing and analytical foundations
First-year courses
- Constitutional Law
- Contracts
- Torts
- Criminal Law
- Property Law
These are typical for Law (JD) programs across Canada. About the Law (JD) degree
After a Law (JD) degree
Law (JD) usually takes 3 years (post-undergrad).
- Lawyer – $70,000 to $300,000+
- Crown Attorney / Prosecutor – $75,000 to $160,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Your undergrad major does not matter for law school admission - GPA and LSAT score are everything.
- The LSAT typically requires 3-6 months of intensive preparation - budget time and resources for this.
- Bay Street articling positions are extremely competitive - networking and grades from 1L matter enormously.
Applying to UVic
The University of Victoria sits on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in one of Canada's most livable cities. UVic is known for an exceptional co-op program, a well-regarded law school, strong environmental and ocean sciences programs, and excellent engineering.
University of Victoria is in Victoria, BC, was founded in 1963 and has about 22,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $7,500 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application February 28.
- UVic's co-op participation rate is among the highest in Canada - almost every program has co-op options.
- Victoria is one of Canada's most beautiful and livable cities but housing costs have risen significantly.
- UVic Law is particularly respected for environmental law and Indigenous law programs.
Other UVic programs
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s
- Business (Gustavson - BCom) – high 80s
- Ocean Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – mid-to-high 80s
- Chemistry – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- History – mid 80s
- Fine Arts (BFA) – mid-to-high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s