If you don’t have a lawyer in your life, you need one, stat! They can offer legal advice about that pesky fender bender, explain the nuances of true-crime cases to you, point out where your fave legal dramas get it wrong, and go through all those boring contracts and terms and conditions you usually just sign without reading (hi, guilty as charged 🙋). If you do have a lawyer or law student in your life, they probably don't bill you for those services, so you should definitely show your appreciation with really good gifts. And don't only make these holiday-specific gifts either, the lawyers, clerks, law students, attorneys, paralegals, and other law professionals in your life deserve to be celebrated all year round. But, if finding a gift for a lawyer or law student seems harder than torts class (which is hard, FYI), then don't worry—I gotchu covered.
Maybe your fave legal professional is a whiskey aficionado. Maybe they're a recent grad who could use some profesh work outfits, even if they're still living that WFH life (womp, womp). From tech gadgets to ~fashun~ gifts and sweet personalized items, there are tons of great gift ideas for lawyers and law students out there, ranging from less than $30 to the more luxurious selections, depending on your budget (and how much you like this person, tbh). It doesn't matter whether they're graduating from law school, just passed the bar exam, or they're a seasoned pro with decades of experience—these gifts are perfect for anyone in the legal field.
Whether they relate more to Elle Woods from Legally Blonde or Harvey Spector from Suits, find the best gifts for all your lawyer friends and family below.
An eco-conscious law student or lawyer will certainly appreciate this smart notebook, which transfers handwritten notes to the cloud before the pages are wiped clean for repeated use.
Complete with a cherry wood presentation box that can be customized however you like, this pen set features a super smooth ballpoint pen and roller ball pen, both perfect for putting their John Hancock on an important document.
For toting all their gadgets to and from work or the library, this leather clutch and tech organizer def gets the job done—plus, you can get it monogrammed, which is (plz excuse the pun) so clutch.
Your fave legal nerd can work in comfort from just about anywhere with this cushioned lap desk, which features a phone holder and a ledge to keep all their devices in place (not to mention over 23,000 five-star reviews).
Fidget toys are all the rage for a reason: they actually work. However, many of them are made in bright colors and can be quite loud and not super suitable for an adult workplace. Enter: the ONO Roller Jr., a sleek, small fidget tool meant to fit in the palm of your hand. It'll relieve stress and won't make any noise, so you can use it in meetings or even in court!
Need a last-minute law school graduation gift? Congratulate your fave new litigator with a gift box, which includes a stainless steel wine tumbler, shot glass, and customized ring dish.
Inspired by the komusō monks of 17th century Japan, this stainless steel stress-relieving pendant can decrease blood pressure, loosen muscles, and slow your heartbeat, simply by encouraging controlled breathing. Stress? Don't know her.
Available as individual $18 coasters or as a set of four, each of these four marble coasters showcases a different document—the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Civil Rights Act—and is sure to delight any legal geek.
If I know anything about lawyers, it's that they sign a lot of paperwork. And they need high-quality pens to do it, it's the law. (It's not.) This pen not only has style, it can also be personalized. Très official.
This sophisticated laptop bag can be worn crossbody or carried as a briefcase, making it the perfect office-to-courthouse accessory. It can hold up to a 17-inch laptop and has enough room for legal briefs and paperwork.
This two-in-one phone case is both elegant and space-saving. The back opens up into a little card holder, and it comes with a removable crossbody strap. Perfect for the lawyer who wants to carry less and tends to lose their phone.
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this coffee table book
Sterling The Law Book: From Hammurabi to the International Criminal Court, 250 Milestones in the History of Law
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this coffee table book
Sterling The Law Book: From Hammurabi to the International Criminal Court, 250 Milestones in the History of Law
The legal history buffs in your life will flip for this cool coffee table book, which will make 'em look even brainier than they undoubtedly already are.
Logging long hours sometimes means skimping on workouts, but the lawyer in your life can still get movin' with this under-desk elliptical machine, which comes with an app to track your progress and provide you with guided classes.
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these neat rocks glasses
Brian, Dave, Neil and Colin Founding Fathers Whiskey Glasses
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these neat rocks glasses
Brian, Dave, Neil and Colin Founding Fathers Whiskey Glasses
Available as a single glass or in a set of seven (for $100), these whiskey glasses each display a Founding Father's personal seal, signature, and a memorable quote. What better way to toast the dudes who made it happen?
Know a lawyer with a bad habit of letting their coffee go cold before they have a chance to finish it? They can say, "Byeeee!!" to lukewarm coffee with this lil app-controlled mug, which will keep their cuppa between 120°F and 145°F at all times.
Nothing says "I'm a juris doctor so don't mess with me" quite like a personalized leather portfolio, which you can get engraved with either the scales of justice or Lady Justice.
There's no law against wearing bright colors to court, and every lawyer deserves to show off a bit of their personal style, and this blazer definitely does that, while still giving professional vibes.
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