James Lorimer (4 November 1818 - 13 February 1890) was a Scottish advocate and professor of public law.

Crimond studied for seven years in France, and was admitted a Scottish advocate on 20 February 1617.

James Simpson (1781-1853) was a Scottish advocate and author.

In order to "take silk" a lawyer usually has to serve as a barrister or a Scottish advocate for at least 10 years.

For example, Scottish advocates wear tail coats under their gowns, and wear white bow ties instead of bands.

Alexander passed as a Scottish advocate in 1714, and was subsequently called to the English bar at Lincoln's Inn.

Its members are formally referred to as "Advocate in Aberdeen" to distinguish them from regular Scottish advocates.

John Burnett (ca. 1764 - 8 December 1810) was a Scottish advocate, judge and legal scholar.

John Campbell (28 May 1798 - 3 July 1830) was a Scottish advocate and politician.

He became a Scottish advocate in 1862 and was legal secretary to the Lord Advocate for Scotland from 1870 to 1874.