Mastering Advocacy and the Saudi Judicial System Distinguished Lawyer Preparation
An intensive practical programme that gives you a comprehensive theoretical and practical grounding in the Saudi judicial system. From drafting Sharia pleadings to enforcement and the Board of Grievances, we prepare you to become a distinguished lawyer.
Building Legal Competencies
Upcoming sessions
No dates announced yet
Why is this programme a turning point in your career?
Because it does not stop at theory, but delves deep into the practical application of judicial procedures before the various Saudi courts.
Comprehensive Understanding of the System
Fully understand the structure of the judicial system, the types of courts and their jurisdiction, so you can direct your cases down the right path from the outset.
Sharia Court Advocacy Skills
Developing the ability to prepare strong statements of claim and defence memoranda grounded in sound Sharia and statutory reasoning.
Mastering Enforcement
Master enforcement court procedures, attachment of assets and their sale, to ensure rights are actually recovered after judgments are issued.
Inside the Programme
Workshops simulating the reality of Saudi courts
Mock trial session (pleadings and defences)
Steps for Electronic Enforcement and Attachment
Using Modern Means of Evidence
From Investigation to Judgment in Criminal Cases
The Successful Lawyer's Roadmap
A logical progression covering every stage of litigation.
Judicial System and Pleadings
Understanding the types of courts and their jurisdiction, and mastering Sharia pleading principles and the procedure for filing a claim.
Criminal Procedure and Evidence
An in-depth look at the stages of criminal cases (preliminary inquiry, investigation, trial) and the rules of evidence before the courts.
Enforcement Law
Practical training on the mechanisms for enforcing judgments, precautionary and executive attachment, and the sale of attached assets.
Board of Grievances
Professional practice in administrative justice, preparing administrative case files, and pleading before the Board of Grievances.
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Training Module Details
A comprehensive curriculum covering 6 key areas of legal practice
The Judicial System and Sharia Pleadings
1. Introduction to the Saudi Judicial System
- Types of courts and their jurisdiction (general, commercial, labour, personal status).
- The role of the courts in organising the judicial process and upholding justice.
2. Law of Procedure before Sharia Courts
- Pre-filing procedures and preparing pleadings.
- Procedures during and at the close of proceedings, and methods of appealing judgments.
- Summary proceedings and terminations.
Choose the mode that suits you
Premium In-person Training
At our state-of-the-art premises. Premium classrooms, smart boards and an ideal learning environment for direct interaction and mock hearings.
Online
Study from anywhere through our interactive platform. Full timetable flexibility to suit your professional commitments.
Customised Training (In-House)
Customised training solutions for companies and law firms. The programme can be held at your premises to train your contracts and legal teams.
Upcoming sessions for this programme
Fees include training, course materials and the certificate. Fees vary by city and delivery mode.
No sessions are currently scheduled for this programme
Register your interest and the admissions team will contact you when the next session is scheduled, or request a dedicated run for your group.
Who is this programme for?
- Recent graduates of law and Sharia faculties
- Trainee lawyers in law firms
- Legal department staff wishing to practise advocacy
- Lawyers relocating to work in the Kingdom who wish to master the Saudi judicial system
What will you gain?
- Understand the structure of the Saudi judicial system, court levels and their jurisdiction
- Preparing statements of claim, pleadings and memoranda in line with statutory requirements
- Pleading in Sharia and criminal cases and applying the Evidence Law
- Managing enforcement procedures and dealing with the Board of Grievances
- Using electronic judicial platforms (Najiz) in case management
On completion
Accredited certificate from Metropolis Institute (36 training hours)
Trainer
Abdulrahman Walem, Lawyer
Legal Skills and Advocacy
Entry Requirements, Assessment and Certificate
Entry requirements
- A legal background: a degree in law or Sharia, or work in a law firm or legal department
- No prior advocacy experience is required; this is a foundation programme suited to recent graduates and trainee lawyers
- Fluency in Arabic, as the lectures, memoranda and practical exercises are conducted in Arabic
Assessment and certificate
- Assessment method
- Participants are assessed through attendance and participation in the practical workshops, the mock trial session (pleading and defences), exercises in preparing statements of claim and memoranda, and case studies.
- Certificate
- Accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute (36 training hours)
What the fee includes
- 36 training hours in evening lectures, two to three days a week
- Course and training materials for the six modules
- Workshops that simulate real practice in the Saudi courts: a mock trial, electronic enforcement and attachment steps, and criminal case studies
- Accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute
- For online training: access to the Metropolis learning platform and recorded lectures for review
Frequently asked questions about the programme
How many training hours are there, and how long is the programme?
36 training hours delivered in evening lectures on two to three days a week; the exact dates for each session are announced in the schedule above.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the programme?
Yes. Participants who meet the attendance and assessment requirements receive an accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute, issued in digital form; a printed copy can be requested from the branch.
What is the language of training?
Lectures are delivered in Arabic, with terminology and reference materials in English where the subject requires it. Legal English and translation programmes are conducted in both languages.
What is the difference between in-person and live online training?
Online training is streamed live via the Metropolis learning platform with the same trainer, the same material and the same interaction, and lectures are recorded for later review. In-person training is held in the training halls of our branches in Riyadh, Amman and Baghdad.
How do I pay?
Once your seat is confirmed, you will receive an email containing a secure online payment link or an invoice for bank transfer in the name of the individual or the organisation. Discounts are available for groups and organisations nominating more than one participant.
Can the programme be held at our organisation?
Yes. All programmes are available as customised in-house training at your premises or remotely, with examples and case studies adapted to your organisation's sector. Contact us via the Corporate Training page.
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