Please note: This guide was created as part of an exhibit in the Law Library and is NOT regularly updated. Some information may be out of date.
About this Guide
A temporary exhibit on display in the law library in summer 2017 highlights some of the legal connections to Harry Potter, and this guide supplements that exhibit.
Harry Potter Exhibit
June 26, 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the original publication of the first Harry Potter novel by author J. K. Rowling. The series quickly became a hit, and can be related to many fields including copyright law, family law, tort law, legal education, and other legal subjects.
Legal Connections
Over the past 20 years Harry Potter has been used to illustrate legal concepts in many subject areas. A brief selection of articles shows the range of content.
Due Process
- Harry Potter and the Denial of Due Process by Nancy J. White
Family Law
- Adolescence, Autonomy and Harry Potter: The Child as Decision-Maker by Shauna Van Praagh
- Mediation between Vernon & Petunia Dursley and Harry Potter by Krandick, Christina
Legal Education
- Professor Dumbledore's Advice for Law Deans by Darby Dickerson
- Wands Away (or Preaching to Infidels who Wear Earplugs) by Laura Spitz
Tort Law
- Harry Potter and the Trouble with Tort Theory by Scott Hershovitz