Dr. Tim Richards

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tim Richards has been teaching at the Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria since 2005, currently holding the position of Associate Teaching Professor. Prior to this role, he worked as a legal advocate for Together Poverty Society in Victoria, British Columbia, where he represented individuals facing poverty and provided advice on income assistance and employment insurance rights. His teaching is primarily focused on Legal Skills Education, Administrative Law, and the Legal processes that address social injustices and inequities in society. He has expertise in areas such as Administrative Law, Social Welfare Law, and Children's Law. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Richards serves as the Coordinator for Academic Support Services for the School’s Amicus Student Support Program and is committed to promoting equity and inclusion within the faculty, also serving as the Chair of the Equity Diversity Committee. His courses include Legal Process, Law, Legislation and Policy, Administrative Law, Advanced Legal Research and Writing, and Social Welfare Law and Children's Law.

Research Interests

Courses

Legal Process Law, Legislation and Policy Administrative Law Advanced Legal Research and Writing Social Welfare Law Children's 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.