The Code of Law Practice

Saudi lawyers and consultants who hold valid permits or licenses issued by the Ministry of Justice or the Ministry of Commerce pursuant to the regulations that were then in force may continue their practice, provided that they shall file applications, within five years from the effective date hereof, to the Lawyers Registration and Admission Committee referred to in Article 5 hereof for registration. The Committee shall register their names on the list and provide them with new licenses pursuant to the provisions of this Code. The competent authority that had previously issued these permits and licenses shall send to said Committee all the papers and other documents pursuant to which these permits or licenses were issued. However, the Minister of Justice may extend the period herein specified to a maximum period not exceeding five years for Saudi lawyers who are holding such licenses as long as they satisfy the requirements provided for in Article 3 herein, excluding the qualification requirement referred to in paragraph (b) of said Article, provided that they pay the renewal fees specified in Article 7 hereof.