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Study Law at Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British ColumbiaSince 1915, the University of British Columbia has developed a far-reaching reputation for academic excellence, visionary thinking and groundbreaking research that has earned UBC and its faculty members national and international recognition. As B.C.'s oldest, and Canada's third largest university, UBC attracts students from across Canada and around the world. UBC Law has been educating leaders in the legal, social and political arenas for over half a century. Our graduates are distinguished by the unique advantages our Faculty of Law offers. At UBC Law, students are able to choose from the broadest array of courses offered in Canada, taught by faculty members who have gained national and international recognition for their expertise. Whether it is course work in a classroom setting, our professional-clinical courses and workshops, or individualized learning, our students benefit from our warm, collegial and yet academically rigorous environment. There are many reasons for choosing to study law at UBC:
UBC Law and its broad and diverse curriculumAs the diversity of courses offered at UBC Law suggests, we recognize the importance of both tradition and innovation. At the heart of our curriculum of study are courses that will develop a foundation in the critically important role of the rule of law, which provides economic and personal security to citizens in today's increasingly complex society. At the same time, UBC Law recognizes that we live in a rapidly changing practice environment. Our commitment is to provide our students with a wide-range of course options in emerging fields of specialization, thereby ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to manage and lead changes in law that address changes in our social needs.Our faculty is committed to ensuring that their research efforts make a difference from changing the course of academic debate to offering real-life solutions to war torn countries. We are known for the excellence in our research programs as well as the breadth of subject areas including;
Student Activities Law school is much more than classes and seminars. It also offers incredible opportunities to get involved outside of the classroom in student-run publications, student government, community advocacy and the numerous social events and activities held throughout the year. Living in Vancouver Vancouver is one of the world's most spectacular cities, bordered by beaches and mountains and boasting a temperate climate year-round. With a population of more than two million people, Vancouver is a city of energy and new ideas and is home to many of Canada's leading businesses. Vancouver is renowned for its multicultural population, diverse neighbourhoods and award-winning restaurants. The city has a vibrant artistic and cultural scene, including theatres, concert halls, museums and galleries plus a year-round program of festivals. Vancouver also offers an incredible array of recreational opportunities. You can ski, hike or mountain bike on the North Shore Mountains only 30 minutes from downtown and the waters of English Bay are ideal for kayaking and sailing. Pacific Spirit Regional Park, adjacent to the UBC campus, also offers unparalleled opportunities for running, hiking and biking on its quiet and forested trails. UBC is situated in a park-like campus of over 1, 000 hectares on a forested peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Coast Mountain range. A short drive from downtown Vancouver, the university is easily accessible by public transit. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus!
CONTACT Peter A. Allard School of Law
University of British Columbia
Telephone: Admissions Office: 604.822.6303
Fax: 604.822.8108 Website: www.law.ubc.ca
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