The Juris Doctor (JD) is a professional qualification enabling graduates to practice law in all Australian jurisdictions, or pursue a career in business or Government. After completion of academic qualifications in law, entry to legal practice also requires the completion of a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course. The Juris Doctor is designed for graduates from disciplines other than law and lawyers with a civil law degree. Outstanding students may graduate with honours. The cost of a Juris Doctor may be a tax deduction for some students. The Juris Doctor may also give recognition to prior learning in law or legal studies in a civil law jurisdiction. The Juris Doctor is not a doctoral-level award and graduates are not entitled to use the honorific title "Doctor".

Applicants for admission to the Degree of Juris Doctor shall have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing, accepted by the Course Coordinator as sufficient qualification for admission to the course and obtainable after a minimum of three years' full-time study or its equivalent. A sound knowledge of English is essential for enrolment in courses offered by the Faculty of Economics, Business and Law. Law students are expected to have reliable Internet access.

Summer School provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home to accelerate their progress towards graduation. Law Students' Society: There is an active Law Students' Society at UNE, which organises inter-varsity mooting and social activities for students. The Society also represents the interests of Law students through its elected representatives on School Committees and provides a range of services for Law alumni as well as facilitating links between legal practitioners and students

Pathway: There is a pathway to complete a Masters of Laws (LLM) by completing four additional LLM units.