With Halloween right around the corner, we thought it would be fun to compile some law-related Halloween costume ideas. While it's true that most lawyers from TV and movies tend to just fall into the "Person in a Suit" category, we were able to find a handful of iconic characters who make for unique costumes.
Choosing one of these Halloween costumes can also serve as an ice breaker since people will eventually ask you what you do for a living, so they'll get a kick out of finding out you're an actual lawyer, not just pretending to be one.
If you have any other costume ideas, let us know!
As such, this is an excellent costume idea for any law practitioner. Yes, Atticus falls under the category of "Person in a Suit," but he's one of the most iconic ones! We couldn't exclude him from this list.
Dressing like Atticus is relatively straightforward. All you need is a pair of round tortoiseshell glasses, a three-piece suit, and a tie. Slick your hair with some pomade, and you're set!
While just wearing a pink dress might be enough, remember to have fun with it and throw caution to the wind! Carry that pink purse you haven't used in years. Wear a pair of pink sunglasses. Keep warm in a frilly pink coat. If it's pink, put it on! Extra points if you have a cute little Chihuahua (also draped in pink) to make your costume as screen accurate as possible!
Oh, don't forget about the "blonde" part of Legally Blonde. Blonde wigs are easy to find, but don't leave it to the last minute as being a non-blonde may spell catastrophe for your Halloween costume.
This costume is relatively easy to put together. Similarly, to the Legally Blonde costume, the hair is what brings the Phoenix Wright costume to life. Whether you decide to use copious amounts of gel and hairspray or you find the perfect wig, achieving the right hair is paramount when it comes to succeeding with this costume. You can also carry around a big "Objection!" sign with you like the image above, but we think pointing dramatically might suffice.
To achieve this look, you'll need a Birdman mask as well as large wings. Once those two details are taken care of, you'll just need a brown briefcase, a grey suit, and a red tie to bring the costume together. It may be one of the more time-consuming entries on this list, but fans of the show will surely appreciate your dedication.
Unlike the Hulk, who is often portrayed as a massive, oafish powerhouse who can only say a few words, Walters maintains her intelligence after transforming into her super-powered alter-ego, She-Hulk. As such, she's able to continue practicing law, even if her skin takes on a greenish hue.
To achieve this Halloween costume, all you need is green body and face paint. You'll be able to wear what you usually wear to court, as this will bring about the realistic nature of the costume. You can also wear green tights, as seen in the image for this entry.
While authentic barrister wigs are handmade from horsehair, you would just need to find a judge wig or white colonial hairstyle wig. Then, throw on a robe and your costume is ready!
People may assume you're simply dressed up as a judge, but you can take the opportunity to enlighten curious onlookers on the differences between American and British legal professionals.