Arwa Al-Hujaili Explained

Arwa Al-Hujali was Saudi Arabia's first woman trainee lawyer.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Al-Hujali graduated from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah in 2010. Initially denied registration as a lawyer, she petitioned the Saudi Ministry of Justice for three years before they granted her application.^[1]

In May 2013, Al-Hujaili became the first trainee woman lawyer in Saudi Arabia. In November 2013, Sara Aalamri, Jehan Qurban, Bayan Mahmoud Al-Zahran and Ameera Quqani became the first four female licensed attorneys. Prior to the licensing of the Saudi women, female law graduates were only allowed to serve as legal consultants.

See also

• First women lawyers around the world

Notes and References

1. Daisy Carrington, Meet Arwa Al-Hujaili: Saudi Arabia's first female lawyer, CNN.com, 9 May 2013.
2. Web site: Saudi Arabia. International Studies. 2017-12-27.
3. Book: Inc, IBP. Saudi Arabia Criminal Laws, Regulations and Procedures Handbook - Strategic Information, Regulations, Procedures. June 2015. Lulu.com. 9781514507926. en.
4. Book: Watch, Human Rights. World Report 2014: Events Of 2013. 2014-02-25. Policy Press. 9781447318484. en.