Mastering Family and Inheritance Cases Personal Status Lawyer
Turn theoretical study into real practical experience. Join us to learn how to handle custody, maintenance, divorce and inheritance cases, and to master the Najiz platform professionally.
Specialising in Family Cases
Upcoming sessions
No dates announced yet
Why is this programme your best choice?
A programme designed specifically to bridge the gap between Sharia and statutory knowledge and practical application in the Saudi courts.
Officially Accredited Certificate
Earning a certificate accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), adding significant value to your CV.
Mastering the Najiz Platform
Intensive practical training in filing claims, applications and memoranda via the Najiz platform, the essential digital tool of the modern lawyer.
Comprehensive Case Coverage
Comprehensive coverage of custody, maintenance, visitation and inheritance (real estate and financial) cases, from the pre-claim stage through to enforcement.
Inside the Programme
Practical examples of what you will master during the course
Drafting and responding to a custody claim
Division of Real Estate and Financial Inheritances
Submitting applications and memoranda via Najiz
Using the Taradhi Platform to Settle Disputes
The Journey to Specialising in Personal Status Law
From preliminary proceedings to final enforcement of the judgment.
Fundamentals and Custody
Pre-litigation steps, initial advice, and drafting and responding to custody claims.
Separation and Maintenance
Marriage annulment, divorce and all types of maintenance claims (past, future and housing).
Estates and Visitation
Visitation proceedings, and division of financial and real estate inheritances from inventory to enforcement.
Procedures and Settlement
Drafting powers of attorney, concluding cases via the Taradhi platform, and enforcing settlement documents.
Topic Details
A comprehensive curriculum covering 5 key areas
Essential Introductions and Custody Cases
Introductions
- Pre-litigation steps (consultations, gathering documents, settlement).
Custody Cases
- Drafting a custody claim (for married and unmarried mothers).
- Filing the claim and applications via Najiz.
- Responding to claims and appealing judgments.
Choose the mode that suits you
Premium In-person Training
At our state-of-the-art premises in Al Malqa district (Riyadh). Premium classrooms and direct interaction with trainer Majed Al Thunayan.
Online
Study from anywhere in the world through our interactive platform. Full timetable flexibility to suit your professional life.
Customised Training (In-House)
Bespoke training solutions for law firms and companies. The programme can be delivered at your premises to train your 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?
- Lawyers wishing to specialise in family and inheritance cases
- Legal professionals working in personal status courts and reconciliation offices
- Legal researchers and members of relevant legal departments
- Recent graduates seeking a high-demand specialisation
What will you gain?
- Managing custody, visitation, maintenance and housing claims from statement of claim to judgment
- Handling annulment, divorce and khul' cases under the Personal Status Law
- Estate liquidation, determination of heirs and division of assets
- Draft settlement agreements and powers of attorney in family cases
- Using electronic means to file and follow up claims
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 or Sharia background: a degree in law or Sharia, or work in personal status courts, reconciliation offices or legal departments
- No prior experience in family cases is required; the programme suits recent graduates wishing to specialise
- Basic computer and online platform skills for the practical exercises on the Najiz and Taradhi platforms
Assessment and certificate
- Assessment method
- Participants are assessed through attendance and participation in the practical exercises: drafting statements of claim and replies, the estate division workshop, and filing applications and memoranda through the Najiz platform.
- Certificate
- Certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute, accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
- Accrediting / partner body
- Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
What the fee includes
- 36 training hours in evening lectures, two to three days a week
- Course content and training materials for the five modules
- Practical exercises: a custody case study, a workshop on dividing real estate and financial estates, filing through Najiz, and settling disputes through the Taradhi platform
- Certificate accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
- 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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Includes training, course materials and a TVTC-accredited certificate