Article 7 of the Saudi Law of Legal Practice
المادة 7 من نظام المحاماة · الباب الأول: تعريف مهنة المحاماة وشروط مزاولتها
The Article provides that the law license is issued by decision of the Minister of Justice after enrollment in the register for five years, renewable, with a fee of SAR 2,000 on issue and SAR 1,000 on renewal.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يصدر الترخيص بمزاولة مهنة المحاماة بعد القيد في الجدول بقرار من وزير العدل ، وفقا لأنموذج تحدده اللائحة التنفيذية لهذا النظام، وتكون مدته خمس سنوات قابلة للتجديد وفقا للشروط المحددة في هذا النظام. ويدفع طالب الترخيص رسما قدره ألفا ريال عند إصدار الترخيص ، وألف ريال عند التجديد.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 7 explained in plain English
After a person's name is enrolled in the register, this Article regulates the licensing stage, the document under which the lawyer practices his profession.
- Issuing authority: The license is issued by decision of the Minister of Justice, after enrollment in the register.
- Form of the license: According to a form set by the Implementing Regulations of the Law.
- Term of the license: Five years, renewable in accordance with the conditions set out in the Law.
- Fees: The applicant for the license pays SAR 2,000 when the license is issued and SAR 1,000 on renewal.
It is understood from the text that renewal is not automatic, but is "in accordance with the conditions set out in this Law", so the conditions for practice must still be met at renewal.
The Article is connected to Article 6, which explains how the Committee for Enrolling and Admitting Lawyers decides on the application for enrollment and the right of grievance against its decision, and to Article 8, which requires the Ministry of Justice to notify the courts, the Board of Grievances and the committees of the names of practicing lawyers as soon as a license is issued or renewed.
If a lawyer has a question about renewing his license or its conditions, it would be best for him to consult the Implementing Regulations or a lawyer specializing in the laws regulating the legal profession.
Practical example
Noura's name was enrolled in the register of practicing lawyers, and a decision of the Minister of Justice was issued licensing her after she paid a fee of SAR 2,000. Her license is valid for five years, and when it ends she applies for renewal and pays SAR 1,000, provided the conditions for practice set out in the Law continue to be met.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 7 of the Saudi Law of Legal Practice
How long is a law license valid in Saudi Arabia?
The license term is five years, renewable in accordance with the conditions set out in the Law of Legal Practice.
What are the fees to issue and renew a law license?
The issue fee is SAR 2,000 and the renewal fee is SAR 1,000.
Who issues the license to practice law?
The license is issued by decision of the Minister of Justice after enrollment in the register.
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