UVic Law FAQs

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Student Facilities

1. What computer facilities are available for students in the Fraser Building?
2. How many study carrels are available in the law library?
3. Is parking available on campus? How much does it cost?
4. How easy is it to find living accommodations near the law school?

 

1. What computer facilities are available for students in the Fraser Building?

A 34-unit computer lab is available for student use within the Diana M. Priestly Law Library. All students are provided with an email account and have free access to many legal databases. Most classrooms are outfitted with computer docking ports for laptops. The Fraser Building is served by a wireless network.

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2. How many study carrels are available in the law library?

There are 240 student study carrels and the library will soon be undergoing renovations to provide additional group study areas. Since a number of students every term are engaged in clinical programs, co-op placements and other programs, there are enough carrels to serve all law students.

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3. Is parking available on campus? How much does it cost?

There are large parking lots adjacent to the Murray and Anne Fraser Building. Information on parking permits and rates is available from Campus Security Services.

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4. How easy is it to find living accommodations near the law school?

The following information is provided to help you research housing options, locate rental listings and look for roommates. The information is provided solely for the convenience of incoming UVic Law students. The Law Faculty does not endorse any of the resources contained in this list and accepts no responsibility for the content of individual websites.

Average rental prices for Victoria:

• Bachelor Apartments                 $500-$600
• One-Bedroom Apartments         $700+
• Two-Bedroom Apartments         $800+
  
  

Rental arrangements vary from residence to residence. While it is not rare to find owners willing to forgo leases and operate on a month-to-month basis, most students find themselves in a September-April lease arrangement.

On-campus housing information and applications: http://www.hfcs.uvic.ca

Housing Services off-campus housing registry: http://housing.uvic.ca/offcampus/

Times Colonist newspaper rental listings: http://classifieds.canada.com/victoria/index.aspx

Monday Magazine rental listings (under "Classifieds"): www.mondaymag.com

Links to online resources for newspaper advertisements, private listings and property management companies: www.rentguideblog.com (click on "Victoria")

Bus service to the university is quick and convenient from most parts of the city.

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