Semua mahasiswa wajib mematuhi peraturan akademik yang ada di Fakultas Hukum UGM:

1. Setiap mahasiswa wajib memenuhi kehadiran perkuliahan minimal 75% dari total pertemuan perkuliahan untuk dapat mengikuti ujian akhir semester. 
2. Setiap mahasiswa wajib berkomitmen untuk mengikuti perkuiahan dan ujian untuk mata kuliah yang diambil ketika KRS. 
3. Forging the signature of another student or a Faculty member or staff for attendance in class or any other purpose is prohibited and considered a criminal offense under the Indonesian Penal Code. A student who has been identified as intentionally having forged a signature of another person for attendance in class may be terminated from enrollment in that particular course.
4. Only students who are appropriately dressed may be admitted into class or any academic activity at the Faculty.
5. Sleeveless tops, T-shirts, short pants, slippers, and any transparent, ripped or revealing piece of clothing are strictly prohibited in class. A lecturer has full prerogative to banish a student from class if such student has been found not to adhere to the appropriate clothing standard.
6. Students who are late for more than 15 minutes shall not be admitted into class for any reason.
7. Smoking is prohibited in all designated areas at campus, and eating in class is prohibited.
8. Mobile phones are generally prohibited in class and during examination.
9. No student shall record the proceedings of a class meeting without the express consent from the lecturer in charge.