شروط و واجبات مزاولة المحاماة و مكاتب المحاماة في السعودية
Law Practice In Saudi Arabia
According to the Royal Decree No. M/38 On 7/28/1422, the law practice was defined as representing third parties before courts of law, Board of Grievances, and other committees which may be set up pursuant to laws, and decisions to consider cases falling within their respective jurisdictions. It shall also mean rendering consultancy services based on the principles of Sharia and the rule of law. Whoever practices this profession shall be called a lawyer.
Requirements For law Practicing In Saudi Arabia
He must be Saudi
Non-Saudis may practice law subject to the terms of agreements concluded between the Kingdom and other countries.
He must hold a degree from
A Sharia college or a bachelor of law, or a post-graduate diploma in legal studies from the Institute of Public Administration.
He must have at least three years of relevant legal experience
This period may be reduced to one year for holders of a Master’s degree in Sharia or law, or an equivalent thereof, or a post-graduate diploma in law for graduates of a Sharia college. This requirement shall not apply to holders of doctorate degrees in these fields of specialization.