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Move Information for Students

During the construction of the Faculty of Law’s new building, faculty, staff and students have been relocated into temporary offices and classrooms in "swing space."

New Look For Our Web Site

Over the next few weeks our web site will be getting a facelift. Pages will be updated periodically with the new UBC CLF.

Conversion of LL.B. to J.D. available online

UBC Law is pleased to announce that interested alumni may now apply to change the name of their degree from LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) to J.D. (Juris Doctor).

Current Law Students Serve As Ambassadors

UBC Law’s Student Ambassador Program is designed to assist prospective and admitted students of UBC Law in gathering the necessary information to make an informed decision about applying to or accepting an offer from UBC Law.

UBC Reports Q&A with Professor Sutherland

Sutherland, who teaches law and theatre, has researched references to vampires and zombies in judicial decisions. From cases that won’t die, to "bloodsucking" taxes and defendants’ drug-induced "zombie states," Sutherland has found an abundance of mentions of the undead in legal judgments.

Law Prof Stands Up For Prisoners

UBC Law Professor Michael Jackson recognized for advocacy work with prisoners

Judy Radul: World Rehearsal Court

Lecture: Anselm Franke, Artistic Director, Extra City Center for Contemporary Art, Antwerp
Date: Monday, November 23
Time: 6:30 to 8 pm.
Location: Room 104, Frederic Lasserre Building, 6333 Memorial Road, UBC

Centre for Feminist Legal Studies Lecture Series

Exam Tips
Speaker: UBC Feminist Faculty and Upper Year Students
Date: November 24, 2009
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Location: University Centre Lower Level Room 174

Twenty Years After Polytechnique

Keynote Speaker: Janine Benedet
University Women's Club Annual Lunch
December 6th Luncheon... to Remember
Date: Sunday, December 6
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Hycroft

Welcome to the UBC Faculty of Law

As one of the largest English language faculties of law in Canada, the UBC Faculty of Law is able to offer a very wide range of courses at the same time as depth and specialization in a number of areas.

Studying law at UBC means joining a vibrant community of students, teachers and visitors drawn from across Canada and around the world. The program is national in perspective and is distinguished by its resolute commitment to excellence in education and research.

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