University of Victoria Faculty of Law
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1975 |
| Dean | Susan Breau |
| Location | Victoria , British Columbia
, Canada |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | University of Victoria Faculty of Law |
The University of Victoria Faculty of Law is the law school of the University of Victoria, located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1975, it is one of Canada's leading law schools, known for its strong emphasis on environmental law, Indigenous law, and clinical legal education.
History[edit | edit source]
The Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria was founded in 1975. Since its inception, it has grown to become a prominent institution in the field of legal education in Canada. The faculty has been instrumental in pioneering innovative programs and courses, particularly in the areas of environmental law and Indigenous law.
Programs[edit | edit source]
The University of Victoria Faculty of Law offers a variety of programs, including:
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Joint JD/Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Joint JD/Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Laws (LLM)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law
The faculty is also known for its clinical legal education programs, which provide students with practical experience in legal settings.
Specializations[edit | edit source]
The Faculty of Law offers specializations in several areas, including:
Notable Faculty and Alumni[edit | edit source]
The University of Victoria Faculty of Law has a distinguished list of faculty members and alumni who have made significant contributions to the field of law and beyond. Some notable individuals include:
- John Borrows, a leading scholar in Indigenous law
- Jeremy Webber, a prominent legal theorist
- Val Napoleon, an expert in Indigenous legal traditions
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The Faculty of Law is housed in the Fraser Building on the University of Victoria campus. The building includes state-of-the-art classrooms, a moot court, and the Diana M. Priestly Law Library, which is one of the most comprehensive law libraries in Canada.
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