Counsel (journal)
Counsel is the monthly journal of the Bar of England and Wales. As the Bar Council's own magazine, it is largely written by and for barristers. It issues facing the Bar and legal system, in addition to profiles, conference reports, personal finance, arts reviews, chambers' announcements and the 'agony uncle' column for lighter moments.
| Type | Monthly (12 issues) |
|---|---|
| Format | Journal |
| Owner(s) | Published by LexisNexis on behalf of the Bar Council |
| Editor | Sarah Grainger Commissioning editor: Elsa Booth |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | Halsbury House, 35 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1EL, UK |
| ISSN | 0268-3784 |
Features
Counsel's analysis and opinion informs readers of changes to the legal services market. Editorial coverage focuses on legal and professional issues, together with news, letters, profiles, lifestyle and personal finance features, book and theatre reviews, chambers announcements and tenancy vacancies, and satirical content.
History
The journal was founded in 1985.
Circulation
The magazine is distributed to barristers who pay their voluntary member services subscription to the Bar Council.
See also:
- Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law
- Corporate Rescue and Insolvency
- Construction Law
- Justice of the Peace
- Justice of the Peace Reports
- Tolley's Employment Law Newsletter
External links
- www.barristermagazine.com
- www.barcouncil.org.uk/memberservices
- www.lexisnexis.co.uk
- www.lexisnexisconnect.co.uk
- www.new-law-journal.co.uk