Why UBC Law?

A Message from the Dean

Choice
Your academic options are many, thanks to one of the largest and most diverse course lists in the country
Full list of programs and courses .

Support
UBC Law is large enough to offer you many choices, but that doesn't mean you'll get lost in the crowd. Most first-year courses are taught in small classes; our Assistant Dean, Students offers one-on-one academic advising and support; and our dedicated Career Services staff will help guide you in pursuing your career, whether your plans include practicing at a national law firm, returning to your hometown as a sole practitioner, or seeking a career in public interest.

Global Reach
UBC Law your opportunities are many, from formal participation in joint legal education or exchange programs, to informal conversations with visiting scholars, guest speakers, exchange students and classmates from other countries and cultures.

Learn more about our Joint Legal Education Programs with the University of Hong Kong and the University of Hawaii or our exchange opportunities with over 80 law schools worldwide.

Internationally Recognized Faculty

Our faculty members are leaders in their fields. Broad-ranging in their interests and experience, they are passionate and inspiring teachers who produce some of the most innovative legal scholarship in the country. Theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches to law are well represented among our faculty, as are doctrinal work and law reform research and advocacy. Each year we invite top-rated practitioners to teach in their areas of expertise, and these adjunct professors offer an excellent connection to the profession.

A New Home for UBC Law

In September 2011 the UBC Faculty of Law will welcome students to a brand new law building. Equipped with the latest technology, expanded classroom and research facilities and a state-of-the art library, the new law building will serve as a vital academic hub for our students and the legal community. Learn more>

Outside the Classroom

Law school is much more than classes and seminars. It also offers incredible opportunities to get involves outside of the classroom. Learn more >

Living in Vancouver
Live and study in one of the world’s most spectacular cities. Learn more>

UBC Law Library

UBC’s Law Library is one of the largest in Canada, meeting the study, reference and research needs of faculty, students, the legal profession and members of the larger community. Learn more>  

 

 

a place of mind, The University of British Columbia

Faculty of Law at Allard Hall

Faculty of Law
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Tel: 604.822.3151
Fax: 604.822.8108
J.D. / Combined Program Admissions Inquiries: admissions@law.ubc.ca
Graduate Students Admissions Inquiries: graduates@law.ubc.ca

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