PhD of Law
- Victoria, Canada
- 3, 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A structured research doctorate in law leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Law can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
- Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
- Ethically informed analysis
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Paralegal Assistant
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Assistant
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Law (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- At least 3 years (45 units) of post-secondary study with satisfactory standing
- a valid LSAT score; GPA and LSAT are weighted equally in a holistic review; English language requirements apply.
Accepted academic background
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- LSAT result if required
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the entry requirements: at least 3 years of post-secondary study and LSAT and English language requirements. Apply online to UVic Law. Applications open September 1 and close December 1 at 4 p.m. PST. Upload unofficial transcripts by December 1 and email final fall grades by January If you are offered admission. Provide official transcripts.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $50,840 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Victoria Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Law |
| Department | Faculty of Law |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | University of Victoria graduate students may be considered for competitive graduate awards and fellowships. Academic thresholds and enrollment conditions apply. Teaching and research assistantships are separate employment opportunities. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Scholarships
University of Victoria graduate students may be considered for competitive graduate awards and fellowships. Academic thresholds and enrollment conditions apply. Teaching and research assistantships are separate employment opportunities.
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The program takes 3, 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $50,840 CAD per year. The estimated living cost is $25,080 CAD.
University of Victoria graduate students may be considered for competitive graduate awards and fellowships. Academic thresholds and enrollment conditions apply. Teaching and research assistantships are separate employment opportunities.