The forum, first of its kind, trains 15 Saudi female undergraduate lawyers in skills they need when they enter the job market. It discusses three important themes — Saudi law, environment law and human rights.

Wahy Lukman, director of legal studies at Dar Al-Hekma, stressed the importance of the event to support women lawyers’ participation.

She said: “The forum coincides with the graduation of 15 Saudis who will work in the field of law and litigation. It is an important step toward the involvement of Saudi women in the fields of human rights and justice.”

She added: “This forum will be held annually to discuss with senior experts the latest and most important issues in the field of law as well as women’s participation to change women's status in society.

“We are looking to boost our students’ knowledge about judicial proceedings in the courts, the initial steps of lawyers in Saudi Arabia, and how to have a fair trial within the constitutions of the Gulf region.”

According to Lukman, the contribution of Saudi women to the field of law is a great step toward involving Saudi women in the community issues.

“Hiring Saudi women lawyers will allow women to discuss their issues openly. After the graduation of the first female lawyer generation, Saudi women will find educated and cultured lawyers who can defend women’s rights and understand their suffering,” said Lukman.

Suhair Al-Qurashi, dean of Dar Al-Hekma, spoke about the importance of the Department of Law for Saudi women.

“From now on, women will be able to discuss their issues openly. Since the arrival of Islam, elderly women have participated in wars. They played a role in solving community problems. Being a female lawyer is not in violation of Islamic rules,” said Al-Qurashi.

She added: “Women will be able to change their status in society, which has become an urgent need today.” Al-Qurashi focused on the available areas for Saudi female lawyers in the job market and said: “Our law department creates opportunities for students to work in the field of personal status and finance, all branches of private law, civil law, commercial law, and public international law.”

According to Al-Qurashi, the success of Saudi female lawyers is ensured as they satisfactorily concluded training courses in legal offices and organizations.

“From the first year onward, we linked our students with law offices. They also received training and employment in legal institutions. In addition to practical work, our students studied both Arabic and English law, which made them familiar with all local and global studies,” said Al-Qurashi.