Elevating the Legal Academy - From Spoken Traditions to Written Authority
Welcome to the official website of the Riyadh Law Review, the first bilingual student-run law journal in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We aim to elevate legal thought by publishing outstanding research, discussing current legal issues, reviewing topical books, and fostering a leading academic environment in the field of law.
On our website, you will find all the information related to publishing, editors, and review policies, in addition to the latest legal publications.
Who We Are
RIYADH LAW REVIEW
An aspiring platform for legal scholarship, the Riyadh Law Review publishes rigorous academic research, case notes, and book reviews that contribute to legal discourse in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Our journal provides a space for judges, scholars, practitioners, and students to engage in critical legal analysis and discussion.
Call for Papers: Issue 1, Volume II – Submissions Now Open!
We are pleased to announce that submissions are now open for Issue 1 of Volume II of the Riyadh Law Review.
We welcome original and unpublished legal articles, case notes, and book reviews in Arabic or English.
Accepted papers may be published as early as June 2026.
Submit your work now and contribute to the second volume of our bilingual legal periodical.
Final Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
Editorial Board Note:
The Editorial Board of the Journal maintains a commitment to rigorous academic standards and an independent peer-review process. During the preparation of issue 2 of volume 1, the submissions received did not meet the level of quality required for publication under our editorial and peer-review criteria. In line with international scholarly practice, the Board decided not to publish articles in issue 2 of volume 1.
Featured Articles
Case Notes
Case notes will be added after the case note is published.
Book Review
Book reviews will be added after the book review is published.