The University of British Columbia

J.D. Program

The J.D. program at UBC introduces students to the Canadian legal system, provides them with a solid grounding in legal methods and processes, and prepares them for a career in law. A three year degree that usually follows a bachelors degree in some other field, students entering the first year of the J.D. program take a fixed set of courses. In second and third year there are 5 required courses plus a 4 credit seminar or a directed research.  Students at UBC may tailor their program to suit their interests, choosing courses from among the widest array offered at any law school in Canada.

Admissions Information

• J.D. Admissions Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Apply to UBC Law
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Services and Programs

• First Nation Legal Studies
• Exchange Programs
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• Career Services

Financial

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Curriculum

• First Year Curriculum
• Second & Third Year Curriculum
• Timetables & Exam Schedules (Fall & Spring)