As the spooky season rolls in, legal professionals across the globe gear up for an annual event filled with creativity and legal humor – the Above the Law’s legally themed Halloween costume contest. For more than a decade, this event has allowed lawyers and law students to showcase their creativity by bringing the law to life through unique costumes.
Reflecting on the past years’ ingenuity reveals a range of creative masterpieces. Some of the standout costumes from previous contests include Assault and Battery from 2010, ‘Grandfather Clause’ from 2011, and the clever Original Intent from 2012.
Highlights from more recent contests include the satirical ‘Donald J. Trump College of Law’ of 2016, a physical interpretation of ‘The Bluebook’ in 2017, a witty representation of ‘Brett Kavanaugh’s calendar and his beer’ from 2018, and then the adorably brilliant ‘Ruth Baby Ginsburg’ from 2020.
In the next month, legal professionals should keep an eye out for the contest submission instructions and prepare to impress with their most fabulous legally themed Halloween costumes.
The contest is not merely an opportunity to engage in law-themed jest, but it also serves as a testament to the creative talents within the legal field. Indeed, Above the Law’s Halloween Costume Contest guarantees laughs, surprises, and a celebration of this unique fusion of law and leisure. So, let the countdown begin!
This article is based on information originally reported by Staci Zaretsky, a senior editor at Above the Law. To stay updated on the contest and other legal news, follow her on Twitter or connect on LinkedIn.