If you are a CILEX Advocate, Solicitor or authorised advocate who undertakes advocacy and you don’t have a court gown, then this could be the chance to get one.
As per the Practice Directions for Court Dress (nos. 3 and 4), CILEX Advocates, Solicitors and other authorised advocates (such as Cost Lawyers, Trade Mark Attorneys and Patent Attorneys) will wear a Solicitors’ gown (rather than a barrister’s gown). For the avoidance of doubt, the one on the right is a Solicitor’s gown.
As of the 12th January 2026, I will no longer require my Solicitor’s gown for being a CILEX Advocate, and therefore I would like it to be passed on to someone. I appreciate, especially with the increase of CILEX Advocates, that there may be an influx of prospective recipients.
I intend to pick a name out of a hat if there is more than one donation. All you need to do is make a donation to St Luke’s Hospice for Plymouth, a minimum of £5 (although you can make a larger donation if you want). I will pick out a name at random and I will cover the cost of delivery.
If you are interested, please screenshot your St Luke’s donation and send it to alec@ajh-advocacy.co.uk. Draw ends 9pm 31st January 2026, any donations after this time will not be accepted in the draw (but thank you anyway for donating to an important charity).
For your information, I am 5 ft 8 (172 cm) and it is an appropriate length gown.
Information
AJH Advocacy Limited, a Limited Company which is regulated by the Bar Standards Boards (entity number 190758), ceases trading on the 12th January 2026.
From the 12th January 2026 and onwards, Alec Hancock will practice as a Barrister at Magdalen Chambers in Exeter. For instructions on matters on or after 12th January 2026, please contact Magdalen Chambers via clerks@magdalenchambers.co.uk or by telephone on 01392 285 200.
