It's that time of year again! The leaves are falling, the air is chilling, and Halloween is creeping closer, bringing with it a playful spirit of fright and fun. In this spooky season, even the steadiest professionals aren’t immune to a good scare, including those in the legal field. But what exactly terrifies a lawyer? We're on a mission to find out.

Recently highlighted on the popular Facebook group, Shit Women With Law Degrees Say, it turns out there are specific phrases that can make even the most composed lawyers jump. These aren't just any words; they are the distilled essence of legal nightmares, capable of striking fear into the hearts of attorneys with their ominous implications.

To dive deeper into this ghoulish delight, we're hosting a contest to unearth the "spookiest phrase of all." We challenge you to concoct a bone-chilling, four-word phrase that will send shivers down the spines of lawyers everywhere. Who knew that four simple words could wield such power?

Participation is easy! You can send your spine-tingling submissions to us by text (646-820-8477), email ([email protected] with the subject line: “4 Words to Scare a Lawyer”), or tweet us your eerie entries. Once we've gathered all the frightful phrases, a vote will be held to crown the scariest of them all.

What's at stake? Bragging rights, of course, and the chance to be recognized as the master of legal scares. So, sharpen your wits and ready your most horrifying legal phrases. We can't wait to see what terrifying terms you come up with to spook your legal eagles this Halloween season. Let the haunting begin!