He received his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles. While at UCLA, Saad volunteered to do pro bono legal work for El Centro Legal, where he aided homeless teens in the Homeless Prevention clinic. During his summers and while awaiting bar admission, Mr. Hilo worked for Gareeb Law Group as a law clerk, aiding in drafting motions, propounding and responding to discovery, outlined deposition plans, and aided in business development for a general practice with a specialization in Employment Law.