Dr. Freya Kodar

Professor

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Biography

Freya Kodar joined the Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria in 2005 and has since held various administrative positions, including Associate Dean of Administration Research from 2016 to 2021, before being appointed Dean in 2023. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from McGill University, an LLB from the University of Victoria, and an LLM from York University. Kodar's research primarily focuses on income security and financial stability over the life course, exploring the intersections of disability law, consumer law, torts, and pensions. She has experience practicing in legal aid clinics in British Columbia's Lower Mainland and actively engages with graduate students interested in these disciplines. Notably, she has contributed to the book 'Law and Disability in Canada: Cases and Materials' and has published several peer-reviewed works that shed light on debtor-creditor relations and the implications of pensions and disability in Canadian law.

Research Interests

Courses

Law Legislation & Policy Legal Process Torts Debtor & Creditor Relations Disability & Law

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.