Faculty of Law Awards

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One or more bursaries are awarded to students entering or continuing in the Faculty of Law.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to a student entering or continuing in the J.D. program of the Faculty of Law.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to single parent students entering or continuing in the Faculty of Law.  Preference will be given to an Aboriginal student. Upon application, the bursary may be renewed up to three years.

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One or more bursaries will be awarded annually to a student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated good academic standing and financial need.  Preference will be given to a student from the area of the Province of British Columbia served by the Cariboo Bar Association.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to students entering or continuing in the Faculty of Law.

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An annual bursary or bursaries has been established to assist deserving students in the Faculty of Law.  The award is designed to aid students who have family responsibilities, and who need financial help to further their education, and who have an  interest in criminal law.  The bursary was established to honour the contributions to the Law School and to law enforcement of Ian Jordan, a 1984 UVic graduate, seriously injured in 1987 while on duty with the Victoria City Police.

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One or more bursaries shall be awarded to students entering or continuing in the JD program in the Faculty of Law who demonstrate financial need.

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One or more bursaries will be awarded to students entering or continuing in the Faculty of Law J.D. program who have demonstrated financial need. Preference may be given to recipients who have demonstrated a commitment to community, the arts and/or social justice through volunteer activities. Nominations will be made by the Faculty of Law.

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One or more two-year bursaries are awarded to students who are Canadian citizens entering second year in  the Faculty of Law.  Preference is given to those students who are active in either student or University governance or intramural athletics.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to students entering or continuing in the Faculty of Law

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Emergency bursaries are awarded to Canadian-born Indigenous students enrolled in full time or part time studies in the Faculty of Law in the event of an unforeseen emergency or circumstance. The funding is intended to assist with financial emergencies including, but not limited to:

• medical, optical, or dental expenses
• family crisis, community obligations, or cultural commitments and responsibilities
• unanticipated expenses that are beyond the student's control and that directly impact their ability to complete the term.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to students in the Faculty of Law who have a hearing impairment or are physically disabled

Value: $1,000 | Number: One

A bursary of $1,000 is awarded to a student in the JD program of the Faculty of Law.  Selection of a suitable student will remain at the discretion of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: One

A bursary will be awarded annually to an entering student who demonstrates financial need.  Preference will be given to a student with strong academic credentials who is disadvantaged racially or ethnically, physically disabled or from an economically deprived background.

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A bursary, established by Mr. Hugh Stephen, is awarded annually to a student in the Faculty of Law who needs financial assistance to complete his or her legal studies.  An applicant's contribution to the activities of the Faculty and academic record may be considered when applications for the bursary are evaluated.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law J.D. program who have demonstrated financial need.

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A bursary is awarded to a student annually in the first or second year of the Law program who has demonstrated superior ability, enthusiasm and aptitude in the study of Law and is in need of financial assistance to continue his or her studies.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law.  Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in property law, including the law of property transactions.

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One or more bursaries are available for students entering or continuing in the Faculty of Law.

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A bursary is awarded annually by the Faculty of Law to a student who has completed the first year of the LL.B. program and who, in addition to a record of academic merit in the Faculty, is deemed to be a worthy recipient in need of financial assistance.

Value: $750 | Number: One

A bursary of $750 is awarded to a student in second or third year in the Faculty of Law.  The student must have attended a secondary school or college from within the North Okanagan Regional District (Enderby, Armstrong, Lumby, Coldstream, Vernon).

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One or more bursaries are awarded to women undergraduate or graduate students in the Faculty of Law.

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Bursaries are awarded to undergraduate JD students in the Faculty of Law.

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A substantial capital sum has been donated by the Law Foundation of British Columbia in order to provide an annual amount of $29,000 to be distributed to needy students entering the Faculty of Law.  All applicants to the law school are automatically considered.  These awards are specifically directed to students who have suffered disadvantages based on racial, cultural, physical, family or economic factors and serve as an instrument to increase diversity in the law school population, and ultimately, in the profession of law.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in the Faculty of Law. The bursary is intended to offer students one-time financial assistance in the event of an unforeseen emergency or circumstance while attending the University of Victoria. International students are eligible for this emergency bursary.

Value: $200 | Number: One

A bursary is awarded annually to a student in the Faculty of Law who demonstrates financial need.

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An award will be made annually in memory of Lyn Wayland to honour her accomplishments, her contributions to the Faculty of Law, and her personal success as an aboriginal person in the face of many obstacles.  The award is made to a law student who has made a contribution to the community or to the Faculty of Law.  Preference will be given to an aboriginal student.  The nominee will be selected by representatives of the aboriginal law students in consultation with the Dean of the Faculty of Law.

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One or more bursaries, to a maximum of $1,000 each, are awarded to students in the Faculty of Law to provide one-time financial assistance to students who are experiencing an unforeseen financial hardship.  The recipients will be determined at the discretion of the Law Financial Aid Officer.

Value: Varies | Number: One

Funds have been provided to endow an entrance bursary at the Faculty of Law, in an amount not less than $500.  The bursary shall be awarded to a student in financial need.  Preference shall be given to a student who herself or himself is a member of a visible minority and who has immigrated to Canada.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to students entering or continuing in the Faculty of Law.  Preference will be given to students from the County of Nanaimo.

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A bursary will be awarded annually to a student inthe Faculty of Law who has encouraged and supported fellow students and demonstrated academic achievement, determination and hard work, and who is in need of financial assistance.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to students entering the Faculty of Law JD program.  Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates an interest in pursuing a career as a Crown Prosecutor.

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A bursary of $750, or such higher value as the donor may determine, will be awarded annually to a student in financial need with good academic standing in first year, entering second year in the LL.B. program.  The recipient will be determined by the Senate Committee on Awards, upon the recommendation of the Dean.

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One or more bursaries awarded to second or third year students who have an interest in business law and who participates in law school life.  Preference will be given to a student who has  a strong academic record.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One or more bursaries are awarded to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated an interest in criminal law.

Value: Varies | Number: One

A bursary is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Law.

Value: $600 | Number: One

One bursary of $600 is awarded to 1st, 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law.  Preference will be given to Aboriginal Canadian students.

Value: Varies | Number: One

An entrance bursary of not less than $600 is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Law.  Preference will be given to a student who has graduated from a British Columbia Secondary School.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to students entering the Faculty of Law.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to students entering the Faculty of Law JD program who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.  Preference may be given to so recipients who have been previously involved in student government or leadership in an academic setting.  Selection of suitable recipients will remain at the discretion of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: One

A bursary is awarded to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law.

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One or more bursaries are awarded to students entering or continuing in the Faculty of Law.  Preference is given to students who are enrolled in less than a full course load because of disabilities or chronic health concerns including mental health disabilities.

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One or more scholarships are awarded to students entering the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to a student completing the second year of the J.D. program who has achieved high academic standing and who has demonstrated the qualities required for the practice of law.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One award is given to an Indigenous undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution, and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care, or disability. Preference will be given to a student in the JID program.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

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One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding Indigenous women entering the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $5000 | Number: 1

One award of $5,000 is given to an undergraduate student entering second year in the Faculty of Law JD/JID program and who has demonstrated community involvement and financial need. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship, established by Louis F. Lindholm, is awarded to the student who attains the highest standing in the introductory course on Constitutional Law offered by the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

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One or more scholarships are awarded to students entering the Faculty of Law J.D. program who have demonstrated academic excellence. 

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: Varies

Up to two awards, of $1,000 each, are given to women undergraduate students continuing in the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated financial need and who are South Asian or have South Asian descent. Preference is for those of Pakistani and/or Afghan descent. Approval of the recipients is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

South Asia is the southern region of Asia, which is defined in both geographical and ethno-cultural terms. The region consists of the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

The law firm of Blake, Cassels and Graydon sponsors the Blake, Cassels and Graydon Award in Corporate and Commercial Law. The award, in an amount not less than $1,000, is awarded to the law student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the areas of corporate and commercial law at the Faculty of Law.

In recommending a student for the award, the Faculty will take into account the performance of the student in Contract Law, Sale of Goods, Secured Transactions, Securities Regulation, and Business Associations.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $2,500 | Number: 1

A prize in the amount of $2,500 is awarded to an undergraduate student who, in the opinion of the Faculty of Law, has shown excellence in first year studies and who has contributed to extracurricular service in the Faculty of Law.  Nominations for the service component of the prize will be supplied by the Law Students' Society.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A prize of $1,000 is awarded to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has an interest in advocacy as demonstrated by academic excellence in the 1L Legal Research and Writing course. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $5,000 | Number: 1

An award of $5,000 is available to a full-time or part-time (minimum 9.0 units) undergraduate student entering second year in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated academic excellence in the first year of law studies. Additional criteria may include financial need, membership in a historically disadvantaged group as outlined by the relevant human rights legislation in the Province of British Columbia, involvement in the community, extra-curricular activities at the University or at the Law School, and whether a student has multiple responsibilities and limited support.

If a student maintains a grade point average of 6.25 or higher, the award is automatically renewed for the third year of law studies.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

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One or more scholarships are awarded to continuing undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law. Preference is given to women students who are active in social justice issues relating to women or in furthering the place of women in the legal profession.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 2 

Two awards of equal value are awarded to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law who:

• are entering second year have completed first year and,
• are members of underrepresented communities, including individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, persons with a disability, neurodivergent or first generation to have obtained post-secondary education,
• demonstrates financial need, and
• have a commitment to professional or service excellence by consistently expanding their knowledge of the law, demonstrating the highest standards of integrity, offering innovative ideas, taking a collaborative approach and contributing to the community.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law..

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One or two scholarships are awarded on the basis of general academic proficiency to continuing undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law. This award is established by the members of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One award is given to an undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Law with an interest in Environmental Law. Preference will be given to students who have overcome significant barriers to attending university or who are first-generation university attendees. Further preference will be given to those with financial need. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

An award is given to a student entering UVic Faculty of Law who has best shown a strong commitment to the ideals served by the Canadian Bar Association, which include promotion of Justice and/or law reform, through exemplary public or community service, as demonstrated by extra-curricular activities at educational institutions, volunteer work with community or charitable organizations, or any kind of public service activities. Membership in the Canadian Bar Association is not a requirement for eligibility to receive this award; however, it may be a factor taken into account by the Selection Committee in choosing the successful candidate.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Selection Committee of the CBA on behalf of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $2,000 | Number: 1

An award of $2,000 is given to a continuing or graduating undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has completed course work in Insurance Law or Civil Procedure and demonstrates an aptitude for or interest in practicing law in either of those areas. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $12,500 | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships of at least $12,500 each are awarded to academically outstanding Canadian-born Indigenous undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Law JD/JID program.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an Indigenous undergraduate student continuing in the Faculty of Law who has contributed to the life of the Faculty of Law and the Indigenous community.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A prize is awarded to the student with first place standing in the Evidence course in the Faculty of Law. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. This prize may be awarded to a graduating student.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One award of at least $1,000 will be given to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has made an outstanding contribution to the law school community, including achievements in both academic and extracurricular activities (including athletics). In recognition of the life of the extraordinary individual for whom this scholarship is named, the recipient will have positively impacted their fellow students in a meaningful way.

The recipient is selected based on nominations received from fellow students, faculty and/or staff. Nomination letters (maximum 500 words) outlining the student’s contribution(s) must be submitted to the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Law, by June 1st.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an Indigenous undergraduate student continuing in the Faculty of Law. Preference is given to a student who is enrolled in the Law Centre program or has shown interest in criminal law and who has worked or is still working in aboriginal communities or other community organizations.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to continuing or graduating undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated excellence in a Family Law course, or an Advanced Family Law course. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Up to eight awards are given to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law to assist with costs related to their participation in recruiting interviews or events as part of the Vancouver Bar Association Summer and Articling Recruitment Processes.

Costs include but are not limited to: travel, accommodation, meals, child care, lost wages, corporate attire and personal care. Students must have demonstrated financial need and must have at least one confirmed scheduled interview or event prior to applying.

Applications must be submitted to the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Law, no later than one week after Interview Call Day for the Recruitment Process in which the applicant is participating.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding student entering the Faculty of Law J.D. program.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Book | Number: 1

A book prize to honour the memory of Clifford S. Watt, former Chief Legislative Counsel of the Province of British Columbia, is awarded to a first year student in the Faculty of Law who demonstrates academic excellence in LAW 104, Law, Legislation and Policy.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One award is given to an entering or continuing Indigenous student in the Faculty of Law with demonstrated financial need.  A student may not receive this award more than once. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

An award of $1,000 is given to a student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated academic excellence in the first year Criminal Law Course.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $500 | Number: 1

A scholarship of $500 or such higher value as the donor may determine is awarded to a continuing or graduating undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has achieved high academic standing in the Business Associations course and who has participated substantially in extra-curricular activities in the Faculty of Law. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $500 | Number: 1

A scholarship of $500 or such higher value as the donor may determine is awarded to a continuing or graduating undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has achieved high academic standing in the Civil Procedure course and who has participated substantially in extra-curricular activities. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One entrance scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Law J.D. program. Preference will be given to an Indigenous student born in Canada.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards of at least $5,000 each are given to continuing, undergraduate Indigenous students in the JD/JID program in the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to the student who stands highest in the second year of the J.D. Program. The scholarship was established by the Victoria Law Firm of Crease Harman and Company in honour of D.M. Gordon, Q.C. 

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies 

One or more awards will be given to undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution, and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care, or disability.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $500 | Number: 1

A prize of $500, or such higher value as the donor may determine, is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated excellence in the Administrative Law course.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $500 | Number: 1

A prize of $500, or such higher value as the donor may determine, is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated excellence in the Environmental Law course.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to a student who has completed the first year program in the Faculty of Law with high academic standing.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $200 | Number: 2

Two book prizes of $200 each are awarded to students who made the best submission, oral or written, in the annual Mock Trial competition in the Faculty of Law. The names of the recipients will be engraved on a shield and the prize is awarded to the recipients for the purchase of a legal book of their choice.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One entrance scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Law J.D. program.  Preference will be given to a student with a degree in biological or physical sciences.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Law J.D. program who has demonstrated academic excellence. Preference will be given to a student with a university degree in Education or Psychology. 

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Law who identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Colour. Approval of the recipient is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an Indigenous, woman undergraduate student continuing in the Faculty of Law who has persevered through challenging circumstances. Eligible students must be in good academic standing. 

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

The purpose of this gift shall be to provide an annual scholarship in memory of Emily Goodbrand, of an amount no less than $1,000 (one thousand dollars). The scholarship shall be awarded to a student entering the JD program at the Faculty of Law who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to social justice.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies 

Two or more scholarships are awarded to students entering the Faculty of Law who demonstrate academic excellence and community service. Preference will be given to students in financial need.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $2,000 | Number: 2

Two scholarships of $2,000 each are awarded to academically outstanding students entering the JD program who have demonstrated entrepreneurial initiative in the community and/or an interest in business through academic pursuits.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding student who has completed the first year of the JD program in the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,500 | Number: 1

A scholarship of $1,500 is awarded to a student entering the JD program who self-identifies as Indigenous and has demonstrated community involvement. Preference will be given to a student with high academic achievement.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate students entering or continuing in the Faculty of Law who are Asian Canadian.   Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and further preference is for students who are the first in their immediate family to attend a law school.  Approval of the recipients is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Asian Canadian is defined as a Canadian student of some Asian descent.

Value: Prize | Number: 1

The prize is awarded to the student in the Faculty of Law who receives the highest standing in the Law, Legislation and Policy course. The endowment for this prize was provided by the Province of British Columbia in memory of the late G. Allan Higenbottam, former Legislative Counsel of British Columbia.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Prize | Number: 1

The prize is awarded to the student in the Faculty of Law who, in the opinion of the Faculty, has demonstrated excellence in legal and legislative drafting in an upper year course. The prize has been established to commemorate the memory of the late G. Allan Higenbottam, former Legislative Counsel of the Province of B.C. The endowment for the prize has been provided by the family of the late G. Allan Higenbottam. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. This prize may be awarded to a graduating student.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students continuing in the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated financial need.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

An award of $1,000 is offered annually to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who self-identifies as Métis, and who has shown a commitment to strengthening their Indigenous community at home, the community where they reside during the academic year, or the Indigenous presence within the University.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: 1

This award is given to a graduating student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated a commitment to community service, has contributed to the life of the law school, and above all has remained an “unsung hero”. Selection of the candidate is at the discretion of the Dean and Associate Dean of Students in the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

An award is made to a student in intellectual property and/or technology law courses. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. This prize may be awarded to a graduating student.

Value: $1,500 | Number: 1

A scholarship of $1,500 is awarded to a student entering second year in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated excellence in academic studies and who shows outstanding potential as an advocate in first year law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,500 | Number: 1

A scholarship of $1,500 is awarded to a student entering the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated excellence in academic studies and who shows evidence of an interest in advocacy. The entrance scholarship is awarded upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law in consultation with the donor.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

One award of $1,000 is to be given to an undergraduate Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour (BIPOC) woman student who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada entering the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A prize of $500, or such higher value as the donor may determine, is awarded to a continuing or graduating undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated excellence in the Insurance Law course. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship of $2,500, or such higher value as the donor may determine, is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Law achieving high standing who is proceeding to the next year of study.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A prize in the amount of $1,000 is awarded to a student in LAW 360: Legal Ethics and Professionalism who has demonstrated an especially in-depth and thoughtful understanding of course material, has made leading, meaningful contributions to class discussion, and has shown excellence in their written and oral work. This award may be given to a student who is graduating. 

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: $2,500 | Number: 1

One award of $2,500 will be given to an undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Law who self-identifies as Black. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution, and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care or disability. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $2,500 | Number: 1

One award of $2,500 will be given to an undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Law who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Colour. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution, and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care or disability. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

This award is given to one second year student in the Faculty of Law, who has demonstrated leadership, academic excellence and a commitment to community service. The award is established by the Law Foundation of BC and the Faculty of Law in honour of Heather Raven.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

Awarded to an outstanding student entering the J.D. program in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated the highest in academic excellence during his or her studies. In reflection of the life of the extraordinary individual for whom this scholarship is named, consideration in the selection process may also be given to the student's record of contributions to the community, achievement in extra-curricular activities, and accomplishments in athletic pursuits.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies 

One or more scholarships are awarded to students entering the Faculty of Law. Preference is given to students who demonstrate involvement in one or more of the following areas: community service, athletics and the performing or creative arts.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $5,000 | Number: Varies 

One or more awards of at least $5,000 each are given to continuing undergraduate Canadian-born Indigenous students in the Faculty of Law JD/JID program who do not otherwise have full funding through UVic scholarships and awards for their
tuition and fees. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: Varies 

One or more awards of $1,000 each are given to Indigenous undergraduate students entering or continuing in the Faculty of Law who are from one of the communities where the Indigenous Perspectives Camp (IPC) (formerly Aboriginal Awareness Camp) has taken place.

If no one is eligible then the award is given to a continuing student, with first preference for Indigenous students who have participated in IPC and second preference to non-Indigenous students who have participated in IPC.

Part-time students (minimum 3.0 units) are eligible for this award. Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding student entering the Faculty of Law JD program. Preference will be given to a student who either is from or has a connection to Atlantic Canada or has an expressed interest in employment/labour law. In the case where there is no applicant that meets one of these criteria, the scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law who have achieved the highest standing in LAW 312: Debtor and Creditor Relations, or in any other course in the Faculty of Law, should LAW 312 not be offered, with a focus on insolvency, bankruptcy or restructuring as determined by the Faculty. This award may be awarded to a graduating student.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $20,000 | Number: 1

One award of $20,000 is given to an entering or continuing undergraduate woman or two-spirit Inuit student in the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated leadership experience in their school or community. Applicants will be considered based on their Law admissions application. Payment of the award will be in two equal installments, half in Term 1 and half in Term 2 of the Winter Session.

The award is eligible to be renewed, at a value of $20,000 for each year of the student’s study in the Faculty of Law until completion of the degree, or for a maximum of three years, whichever is the shorter period. To be renewed a student must pass the academic year by the faculty standards. The student must also have demonstrated, in the opinion of the Director of the JD/JID Program and/or the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Relations, an ongoing commitment to leadership and achievement, whether this be in their home community or school community, amongst their peers, through their academic, extracurricular or personal pursuits.

Students registered in a co-op or work experience work term will be renewed when they next complete 12.0 or more units for credit in two terms, provided they remain in academic good standing. Any student who takes neither a co-op, work experience work-term, nor 80% of a full course load for more than one term may forfeit their scholarship.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate students who demonstrate excellence in, and a commitment to, improving public interest environmental law and policy through either their work at the UVic Environmental Law Centre, or through community or client-based work. Preference will be given to students who work at the Environmental Law Centre.  This award may be given to graduating students.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards of at least $2,000 each are given to undergraduate students entering or continuing in the JD/JID program or to Indigenous students entering or continuing in the JD program of the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care, or disability. Preference will be given to students who have lived in Haida Gwaii or Northern BC (the region located in the northern part of the province, between the Yukon and the Northwest Territories in the Canadian North and the Cariboo and Chilcotin in the interior of BC).

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards of at least $1,000 each will be given to continuing undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law JD/JID program who have demonstrated determination, resilience, contribution or compassion while a student in the Faculty of Law. The recipient is selected based on nominations received from fellow students, faculty and/or staff. Nomination letters (maximum 3 letters and maximum 500 words per letter) outlining the student's contribution(s) must be submitted to the Dean's Office, Faculty of Law, by June 1st. Preference is for students who have not received other UVic student awards in the current academic year.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Director of the JD/JID or, if that position should no longer exist, the faculty member who plays the leading role in the program.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship of at least $5,000 is awarded to an academically outstanding Canadian-born Indigenous undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Law joint JD/JID degree program.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Award on the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A prize of $1,000 is awarded to a continuing or graduating undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has achieved high academic standing in the Indigenous Lands, Rights and Governance course. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.. 

Value: Prize | Number: 1

A prize is awarded to the Law student who stands highest in the course in Administrative Law. The award is in honour of J.L. Wilson, formerly solicitor of the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority on Vancouver Island.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: 2

Two scholarships are awarded to students who have completed first year law and have demonstrated all round proficiency in legal studies.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A prize of not less than $750 is awarded to the student standing first in the Civil Liberties and Human Rights course in the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards of at least $1,000 each are given to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law with demonstrated commitment to equality and human rights and who self-identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Colour (BIPOC), with preference for Indigenous students.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

The law firm of Tory, Tory, DesLauriers and Binnington has established the J.S.D. Tory Prize for Advocacy. The prize, in an amount not less than $1,000 is awarded to the student, who in the opinion of the Faculty, is the most outstanding student in the Advocacy program at the Faculty of Law. In determining the recipient of the award, the Faculty shall have regard to the student's performance in the Legal Mooting Course, the Advocacy course, the Clinical Legal Education program, and in inter-scholastic mooting competitions. This prize may be awarded to a graduating student. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

An award is presented to a student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated leadership, community interest or academic excellence in respect to aboriginal issues.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship, established by Louis F. Lindholm, is awarded to the student who attains the highest standing in the Labour Law course offered by the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: Varies 

One or more scholarships are awarded in an amount no less than $1,000 each. The scholarship shall be awarded to a student entering the J.D. Program in the Faculty of Law who demonstrates academic achievement.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: Varies 

One or more awards are given to continuing undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law, who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement and who, in the opinion of the faculty, have made a special contribution to the academic mission of the faculty through their intellectual enthusiasm, and participation or leadership in the faculty’s intellectual and scholarly life.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: 2

Two awards are given to undergraduate students continuing in the Faculty of Law who self-identify as Black. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care or disability. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 2

Two awards are given to undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Law who self-identify as Black. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care or disability. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $5,750 | Number: 9

Nine awards of $5,750 each are given to continuing or graduating undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated commitment to public interest, combined with high academic achievement. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law

Value: Varies | Number: 1

This award is given to the runner up each year for the CBA BC Branch Award.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

A prize of $300, or such higher value as the donor may determine, is awarded to a student in each of the two sections of the Business Associations course offered by the Faculty of Law, who has demonstrated excellence in the course. In the event that only one section of the course is offered in an academic year, two students in the same section may be selected. If more than two sections are established in any given year, a student in each section, sharing on a pro-rated basis, may be selected. This prize may be awarded to a graduating student. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $15,000 | Number: 1

A scholarship in the sum of $15,000 is awarded to a student entering the Faculty of Law J.D. program who has demonstrated academic excellence. Preference will be given to a student who is a resident of Western Canada and who has demonstrated entrepreneurial initiative in the community or through academic pursuits. 

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: $1,500 | Number: 1

A prize of $1,500 is awarded to a student who has achieved high academic standing in the Administrative Law Process course in the Faculty of Law. This prize may be awarded to a graduating student. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,500 | Number: 1

A prize in the sum of $1,500 is awarded to a student who has achieved high academic standing in the Secured Transactions course in the Faculty of Law. This prize may be awarded to a graduating student. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,500 | Number: 1

A prize in the sum of $1,500 is awarded to a student who has achieved high academic standing in the Securities Regulations course in the Faculty of Law, or in a year when the course is not offered, the prize may be awarded to a student who has completed a paper on a related topic. This prize may be awarded to a graduating student. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

One award of $1,000 is to be given to an undergraduate BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour) woman student who is a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada entering the Faculty of Law. Applicants will be considered based on their Law admissions application.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

An award is given to a Canadian-born Indigenous undergraduate student with a learning disability in the JD or JD/JID program in the Faculty of Law. Preference is for a student with demonstrated financial need. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One entrance scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the Faculty of Law J.D. program who has demonstrated academic excellence.  Preference will be given to a student who is a resident of British Columbia. 

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Up to three scholarships or prizes are awarded to students in the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated high academic achievement in research and writing on the subjects of legal history or criminal law and procedure. The scholarship may go to graduating students.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $300 | Number: 1

A prize of $300, or such higher value as the donor may determine, is awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the Community Law Legal Aid Clinic course conducted at the Law Centre.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $5,000 | Number: Varies

One or more awards of at least $5,000 each are given to undergraduate students entering or continuing in the JD/JID program or to Indigenous students enrolling in the JD program of the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care or disability.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

An award is given to a Canadian-born Indigenous undergraduate student entering or continuing in the JD/JID program who has demonstrated financial need and who has a dependant child/children living at home.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

First disbursement September 2024.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to third or fourth year First Nations students in the Faculty of Human & Social Development, the Faculty of Law or the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, who demonstrates leadership in either the First Nations community or within the Faculty. Preference will be given to a British Columbia resident.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Office of Indigenous Affairs.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to the woman student with the highest standing in the second year of the J.D. Program. The scholarship was established by the Martlet Chapter of the IODE.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships of $1,000 in total is awarded to students in the Faculty of Law for outstanding performance in a legal skills, ethics or advocacy course or in the mooting program.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Law who exhibits the highest qualities of community service, student leadership and academic excellence.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: at least $5,000 | Number: Varies

One or more awards of at least $5,000 are given to undergraduate students entering or continuing in the JD/JID program or to Indigenous students enrolling in the JD program of the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution, and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care, or disability.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a student entering first year in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated leadership ability while at the University of Victoria or prior to admission to the University.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a student entering the Faculty of Law J.D. program who has demonstrated academic excellence. Nomination of the student recipient will be made by the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated academic excellence in the Evidence course. This scholarship may be awarded to a graduating student. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated academic excellence in the Torts course.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies 

One or more awards of at least $1,000 each are given to Indigenous undergraduate students continuing in the Faculty of Law who have:

• demonstrated leadership while a student at UVic, and/or
• worked locally (in either a paid or volunteer capacity) or while a student at UVic to promote and/or implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action

Applicants must submit a letter (maximum 500 words) outlining how they meet the criteria to the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Law, by June 1st. Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students who are entering the Faculty of Law.  Preference is given to students who are residents of British Columbia.

Value: at least $5,000 | Number: Varies

One or more awards of at least $5,000 are given to undergraduate students entering or continuing in the Juris Doctor (JD) / Juris Indigenarium Doctor (JID) program or to Indigenous students enrolling in the JD program of the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution, and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care, or disability.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more entrance awards are given to Indigenous undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law who identify as women, non-binary or Two-Spirit people and who intend to support the work of reconciliation through their studies and the practice of law. Students must submit a letter of application (maximum one page) to the Law Admissions Officer by June 15 demonstrating how they intend to support the work of reconciliation.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.  

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A prize of $625, or such higher value as the donor may determine, is awarded to a continuing or graduating undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated excellence in the Intellectual Property course. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship, established in the memory of Pamela Murray, Q.C., is awarded to a woman student entering the first year of the Bachelor of Laws program who has an outstanding academic record and who has shown by previous service to the community that she will likely make a significant contribution to the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One award will be given to a student entering any Faculty of Law program. Preference will be given to a student who has shown continued athletic commitment to the sport of rugby in the following priority:
- a student who is currently a Vikes rugby player;
- a student who is currently coaching rugby in any capacity;
- a Vikes rugby alumni
- a student who is meaningfully involved in any other rugby program.

The award may be renewed for the previous year's recipient.

Approval of an undergraduate recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. Approval of a graduate recipient will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards of at least $5,000 each are given to continuing Indigenous students in the JD/JID program in the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards based on the recommendation by the Faculty of Law.

Value: $300 | Number: 1

An award of $300 is given to one or more undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in the Animals, Culture and the Law course and have either demonstrated academic excellence or produced an excellent essay in the course.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A prize of $1,000 is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated excellence in the Advanced Taxation course. This prize may be awarded to a graduating student. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A prize of $1,000 is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated excellence in the International Business and Trade Law course. This prize may be awarded to a graduating student. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A prize of $1,000 is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Law achieving the highest standing in the International Law course. This prize may be awarded to a graduating student. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 2

Two awards of at least $5,000 are given to Canadian-born Indigenous undergraduate students entering or continuing in the JD/JID program or to Indigenous students enrolling in the JD program of the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care or disability.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Law J.D. program. Preference will be given to a student who has a demonstrated passion for working in international relations, human rights and/or social justice fields, and has demonstrated commitment to public service and volunteerism.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A prize is awarded to a law student presenting the best paper on social justice, counselling/assisting abused children or environmental law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: at least $500 | Number: 1

An award of at least $500 is given to a student in the Faculty of Law who has attained academic standing in the year and whose contributions to the curriculum or extracurricular activities of the Faculty of Law, which have been based on their career experience prior to enrolling in the Faculty, have enhanced the quality of life and the academic experience of both students and faculty members.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One award of at least $5,000 is given to Canadian-born undergraduate Indigenous student entering or continuing in the Faculty of Law’s JD/JID program. Preference will be given to a student from Coast Salish First Nations. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards of at least $1,000 each will be given to Indigenous students entering second year of the JD/JID Program. Preference will be given to students who have not received any other awards. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law and Director of the JD/JID program.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law who are living with or have overcome a physical medical challenge. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated academic excellence and have an interest in corporate law. 

Applicants must submit a letter (maximum 500 words) outlining their physical medical challenge to the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Law, by June 1. 

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $10,000| Number: Varies

One scholarship valued at $10,000 will be awarded to a full-time (minimum 12 units) undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Law who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Colour (BIPOC) with demonstrated work or voluntary experience supporting BIPOC, marginalized or disadvantaged groups, and who intends on having a further positive impact by combatting racism and furthering inclusivity.

Students must submit a letter (maximum 350 words) self-identifying as a Black, Indigenous or Person of Colour and describe their work, volunteer experience and/or community involvement to the Law Admissions Officer no later than June 15th. Please note: This letter is separate from the Law admissions application.

The scholarship may be renewed for the student’s second and third year of study for a value of $10,000 each year. To be automatically renewed a student must pass the academic year by the university standards. Students registered in a co-op or work experience work term will automatically be renewed when they next complete 12 or more academic units in two terms, provided they remain in good academic standing. Any student not doing either a co-op, work experience work-term, or academic units for more than one term may forfeit their scholarship.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering the J.D. program in the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Law J.D. program who have demonstrated academic excellence. Preference may be given to a student who has demonstrated interest in the areas of economics or telecommunications through academic or extra-curricular pursuits. 

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Prize | Number: 1

One prize is awarded to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has achieved the top mark in the Employment Law course. This Prize may be awarded to a graduating student. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: $5,000 | Number: Varies

One award of at least $5,000 will be given to an entering undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business and/or a background or work experience in a business field. Strong preference will be given to a student who has an interest in litigation. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to students in the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an Aboriginal student entering the Faculty of Law. Preference will be given to a student who is a member of the Heiltsuk or Kitasoo or Nuxalk communities.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards will be given to full-time or part-time (minimum 9.0 units) undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care or disability. Preference will be given to an Indigenous student.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Law, with preference for students either born in Atlantic Canada or who received an undergraduate degree from a university in Atlantic Canada. The four Atlantic provinces are New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.  

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

In recognition of academic excellence, an award is presented annually to the graduate who has obtained the highest marks over the course of J.D. study at the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding JD student who has achieved the top grade in the Employment Law course. In a year when the course is not offered, the prize may be awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the Labour Law course, or completed a paper or project on a topic related to Employment Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A course prize totalling $1,000 is awarded to the student obtaining the highest grade in each teaching section of the basic course in Taxation offered in the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Victoria Bar Association - Founders Award in Law in Honour of Allan Cox, Hamish Gow, and Robert Hutchison*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies 

The Victoria Bar Association has endowed the Founders Award in honour of Allan Cox, Hamish Gow and the Honourable Bob Hutchison who, with Murray Fraser, were members of the organizing committee for the Law School at the University of Victoria.  The award is given to a graduating student who is articling in Victoria, and who has made an outstanding contribution to the educational experience of his or her fellow students, and has demonstrated a commitment to public service and relations with the profession during their time at the Faculty of Law. 

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Book | Number: 1

A book prize is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated excellence in the course on wills and estates. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated excellence in wills drafting exercises. This prize may be awarded to a graduating student. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One annual entrance scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the Faculty of Law J.D. program who has demonstrated academic excellence. Preference may be given to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to community involvement through volunteerism. Selection of the suitable recipient will be at the discretion of the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to transferring or continuing undergraduate students in any discipline who are conducting innovative and creative research in Japanese Canadian history, art, culture, and/or language. Applicants must submit the following to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities, by May 15:

1. A statement of intent (maximum 500 words) outlining their proposed research and describing how their work contributes to, promotes and/or engages with Japanese Canadian history, art, culture, and/or language;
2. a letter of support from the UVic faculty member(s) who will supervise the proposed research; and
3. a CV and official UVic transcript.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Humanities.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

The William McIntyre Medal is presented annually to a member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of the Faculty, has exhibited the highest qualities of community service, student leadership and academic excellence over the course of the JD or JD/JID program in the Faculty.  The medal recognizes the very special relationship that the Faculty of Law has enjoyed with the Honourable William R. McIntyre, who retired from the Supreme Court of Canada in 1989.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to outstanding native women students entering the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards of at least $5,000 each are given to undergraduate students entering or continuing in the JD/JID program or to Indigenous students enrolling in the JD program of the Faculty of Law who have demonstrated academic ability together with determination, resilience, contribution and compassion in areas of life such as prior work experience, graduate study, community service, family care or disability.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law. The recipient shall have demonstrated proficiency in composition and legal research. The scholarship was endowed in 1976 by the Honourable Robert A. Wootton, former Justice of the Supreme Court of B.C., to honour members of the legal profession of his own family.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. 

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards of at least $5,000 each are given to continuing, undergraduate Indigenous students in the JD/JID program in the Faculty of Law.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Value: $700 | Number: 1

One award of $700 per term will be given to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law who has demonstrated outstanding skills attending to clients’ needs, representing clients at the Supreme Court and Provincial Court levels and who knows the value of proper legal representation. Recipients must have been enrolled in LAW 350, Law Centre: Clinical Law Term, during the previous academic year. This award may be given to graduating students.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.