SBC/CIR/100/2019
07th November, 2019To all Members of the Bar and Chambering Pupils
Dress Code for Advocates and Solicitors Attending Court
The Selangor Bar Committee is concerned about complaints from the Bench that some Members of the Bar and pupils in chambers are not properly attired when they appear in court.
In light of these complaints, please find reproduced below the relevant portion of the circular dated 1 Nov 2000, issued by the Federal Court, regarding the dress code for advocates and solicitors attending court.
Pupils in chambers are reminded that if they fail to comply with the dress code at their call to the Bar, the Bar Council shall be at liberty to object to their call.
Bernard Scott
Chairman
Selangor Bar Committee