About Advocates
Independent and persuasive
What is an advocate?
An Advocate is a qualified lawyer who holds the public office of Advocate in Scotland.
Find an advocate
This website contains information about every practising Advocate at the Scottish bar. You can use the search engine of this website to help you find the Advocate you need. Most Advocates belong to a stable which is served by an Advocates’ Clerk and Deputy Clerks.
Professional Standards
Advocates are subject to regulation by the Faculty of Advocates, under powers delegated to it by the Court of Session.
Life at the Scottish Bar
Life as an advocate at the Scottish Bar offers a rewarding and stimulating opportunity to have a real impact, both for your clients and for the wider society. As a member of the Faculty of Advocates you will enjoy a collegiate working environment, with ample opportunities for ongoing career development. You will also have access to the extensive resources of the Advocates Library, founded in 1682 and widely regarded as the finest law library in the British Isles.
