Saudi women granted licenses to practice law | Arab News — Saudi Arabia News, Middle East News, Opinion, Economy and more.:
"Four Saudi women were granted licenses on Sunday by the Ministry of Justice to practice law in the Kingdom’s courts.
Up until the implementation of this decision, Saudi women who graduated from law school were previously employed as legal consultants, but were banned from practicing law in the courtroom and were not given attorney status. They also could not own and operate law firms.
Female lawyers have often complained about their inability to use their law degrees despite years of studying and, in some cases, earning a doctorate in law.
The ministry’s move could have a wide-ranging impact on Saudi Arabia’s domestic court system. Women in divorce and custody cases have long battled a system that favors fathers and husbands."
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