As Halloween approaches, it’s not just ghosts and goblins that come out to play — the spirit of curiosity and legal research awakens as well.  While many are preparing for trick-or-treating and costume parties, legal professionals can embrace the season by refreshing their research skills and exploring the intersections of law and Halloween.

For those looking to dig into spooky scholarship, HeinOnline offers a Halloween-themed blog post, Behind the Bindings: Tricks and Treats in the Law Journal Library,  which uncovers research tips sure to summon fascinating (and perhaps ghostly) findings.  HeinOnline also conjured up 5 creepy court cases that will make your skin crawl.

Additionally, Cleveland State University Law’s  Top Ten Spookiest Law Review Articles provides a curated selection of works that explore the more haunting aspects of legal scholarship — a perfect read for the brave at heart.

For a lighter take on the season, Tanya Johnson’s  popular blog post, Happy Halloween! Legal-Themed Costumes for You and Your Pet, offers creative ideas that blend law and Halloween spirit in fun, imaginative ways.

May this Halloween season inspire both curiosity and scholarly exploration.

Happy Halloween!

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