Program Overview

Introduction to the Peter A. Allard School of Law

The Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia offers a Juris Doctor (JD) program.

Message from the Dean

The Dean congratulates students on their outstanding record of accomplishment and offers admission to the JD program. The Dean believes that there is no better discipline to study than law, and no better place to study it than UBC.

How to Accept Your Offer

To accept your offer, you will need to login to the Applicant Service Centre (ASC). If you are new to UBC, you will need to request a SecureLink to log into the ASC. If you have attended UBC in the past, please use your existing CWL to login.

Steps to Accept Your Offer

1. Request a SecureLink: On the SecureLink website, select the “Student, Applicant, External Student Portal” button and fill out the form using the email address you used on your law school application and the student number listed in your offer letter.
2. Access the Applicant Service Centre (ASC) to Accept Your Offer: After completing step 1, you will receive an email containing a temporary link to access the ASC. Use your temporary link to access your ASC dashboard. On the ASC dashboard, you will see an option to accept or decline your offer of admission. Choose this option to declare your acceptance and pay your deposit.
3. Create a Campus-Wide Login: From the ASC dashboard click the “Your registration next steps” button and following the on-screen instructions to create a CWL.

Learn More About Allard Law

Orientation Week

Orientation Week is a fun and informative week that will help you prepare for law school. Orientation leader coordinators will reach out to you in the summer with more details. Please note that orientation is mandatory for all incoming students.

First-Year Timetable

All first-year law students are automatically registered in courses and small groups in August. A general course timetable will be published in the summer.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

In your second and third year, you will have the opportunity to put your in-classroom learning into practice. Choose from a number of experiential offerings where you can gain practical skills and problem solve in a supervised environment.

Career Services Office

Our dedicated Career Services Office provides you with exceptional career and professional development support including coaching, training, resources, and connection with the broader legal community. Historically, 91% to 99% of the Allard Law students who seek an articling job (a paid post-graduation apprenticeship required to become a licensed lawyer) report that they have secured an articling job within nine months of their JD graduation.

Health and Wellness at Allard Law

Wellbeing and positive mental health are key components of academic success and a healthy life. Our full-time, in-house Student Wellbeing Counsellor and wellness programming are available to all students.

First-Generation Student Program

Join a vibrant community of first-generation students and connect with peers who, like you, are the first in their immediate family to attend university. Access additional support and resources to help you achieve your academic, personal and professional development goals.

Learning Accommodations

The UBC Centre for Accessibility facilitates disability-related accommodations and programming initiatives designed to remove barriers for students with disabilities and ongoing medical conditions in all aspects of university life. If you intend to request academic accommodations during your time at Allard Law, please contact the Centre for Accessibility as soon as possible after your acceptance of your offer.

Common Topics for New Law Students

Financial Matters

Our Costs and Funding page provides you with information on tuition fees, scholarships and other funding options.

Life in Vancouver

New to Canada or Vancouver? Explore the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website for information on climate, culture & life style, transportation, food and more.

Housing on and off-campus

The UBC Housing website contains information about on and off-campus housing opportunities. In addition to the standard year-round residences, JD students are also eligible to be considered for two residential colleges: Green College and St. John's College.

International Students

The UBC Student Services International Student Guide provides answers to your questions about arriving in Vancouver and transitioning to a new place. Please ensure that your visa arrangements have been finalized before classes begin in September.