On Halloween, Above the Law embarked on a lighthearted venture, soliciting input from its readers on what they believed would most effectively scare a lawyer. Among the myriad phrases offered on Facebook’s “Shit Women With Law Degrees Say” page, one particularly daunting phrase managed to outpace its competition and claim the title of most fearsome.
The initiative, humorously coined “How to Scare a Lawyer,” involved unveiling the ten most terrifying phrases before declaring a winner. Participants in the survey chose the phrase “Please don’t destroy those documents” as the ultimate scare-inducing statement, with a notable 27% of the vote.
Interestingly, the expression “President Trump retained you” secured second place with 23% of the overall votes, highlighting a mix of political and professional fears among legal practitioners.
As humorous as these phrases may seem, they underscore some of the pressures and anxieties faced by those in the legal profession, where document preservation and client reputation are of paramount concern. For more details on this quirky yet insightful survey, read the full article on Above the Law.