55 Gifts for Lawyers and Law Students 2024
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Having a loved one who’s a lawyer in your life is the best. They 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 with terms and conditions you usually just sign without reading (hi, guilty as charged 🙋). That lawyer probably doesn’t bill you by the minute for those services, either, so you should definitely show your appreciation with some really good gifts. But, if coming up with a gift idea for the lawyers, clerks, attorneys, paralegals, and other law professionals in your life seems harder than torts class (which is hard, FYI), then don't worry—I gotchu covered.

If I may encourage you to think bigger than a “Best Lawyer Ever” mug—perhaps your fave legal professional is a recent grad who could use some profesh work outfits and a fancy personalized (read: hard to steal) pen. There are tons of great gift ideas for lawyers and law students that range from under $30 to v luxurious, depending on budget (and how much you like this person, tbh). Whether their energy is more Elle Woods from Legally Blonde (gift them these pencils!) or Harvey Specter from Suits (hello, Nespresso), find the best gifts for all your lawyer friends and family below.

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this eco-friendly journal

Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook

Smart Reusable Notebook
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this eco-friendly journal

Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook

$25 at Amazon
Credit: Amazon

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.

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this cushy lap desk

LapGear Home Office Lap Desk

Home Office Lap Desk
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this cushy lap desk

LapGear Home Office Lap Desk

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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).

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this personalized pen duo

ExecutiveGiftShoppe Two-Piece Pen Set

Two-Piece Pen Set
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this personalized pen duo

ExecutiveGiftShoppe Two-Piece Pen Set

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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.

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this themed jewelry storage

Owlgift Bronze Display Tray

Bronze Display Tray
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this themed jewelry storage

Owlgift Bronze Display Tray

Presenting: a vintage-y way to subtly incorporate lawyer motifs into their decor. This can function as a catch-all for jewelry, keys, or other random objects.

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this leather tech bag

Mark & Graham Commute Clutch

Commute Clutch
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this leather tech bag

Mark & Graham Commute Clutch

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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.

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a fancy personalized pen

Levenger True Writer Classic Jade Ocean Pen

True Writer Classic Jade Ocean Pen
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a fancy personalized pen

Levenger True Writer Classic Jade Ocean Pen

Now 13% Off
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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.

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this laptop bag

Beis Work Tote in Cognac Croc

Work Tote in Cognac Croc
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this laptop bag

Beis Work Tote in Cognac Croc

Behind every good lawyer is a great work bag that holds everything and, well, looks really smart. Don’t limit yourself to stuffy briefcases when there are chic alternatives like this Beis tote—it’ll hold a laptop and can slip over the handle of a suitcase for travel, too.

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this temp-control mug

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

Temperature Control Smart Mug
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this temp-control mug

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

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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.

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a marble coaster set

Uncommon Goods Democracy Coasters

Democracy Coasters
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a marble coaster set

Uncommon Goods Democracy Coasters

Now 64% Off
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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.

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the perfect desk exercise machine

Cubii Move Under Desk Elliptical

Move Under Desk Elliptical
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the perfect desk exercise machine

Cubii Move Under Desk Elliptical

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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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this v useful planner

Clever Fox Weekly Planner

Weekly Planner
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this v useful planner

Clever Fox Weekly Planner

Credit: Amazon

Punctuality is very important for lawyers and law students alike, and you can help your friend stay on track with an elegant folio planner.

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this graphic sweatshirt

SignatureTShirtz Allegedly Sweatshirt

Allegedly Sweatshirt
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this graphic sweatshirt

SignatureTShirtz Allegedly Sweatshirt

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Lawyer or not, a little healthy skepticism never hurt anybody. *Adds to cart.*

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I Object! Pencil Set

I Object! Pencil Set
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I Object! Pencil Set

Carrying around a chihuahua named Bruiser might be a little too much for the office (at the end of the day, your lawyer friend has a regular office job just like the rest of us) but they can probably get away with these pink Legally Blonde pencils. What, like it’s hard?!

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this fancy nameplate

Dayspring Pens Custom Desk Name Plate

Custom Desk Name Plate
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this fancy nameplate

Dayspring Pens Custom Desk Name Plate

This isn’t a regular nameplate, this is a cool nameplate with a lil slot that will conveniently hold their fancy business cards.

15
this fancy diploma frame

GraduationMall Certificate Document Frame

Certificate Document Frame
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this fancy diploma frame

GraduationMall Certificate Document Frame

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They can display their law school degree with pride once they get this mahogany frame, which looks just as impressive as their achievement.

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this impressive folio

AlterdIndustries Personalized Leather Portfolio

Personalized Leather Portfolio
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this impressive folio

AlterdIndustries Personalized Leather Portfolio

Credit: Etsy

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.

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a bright blazer

Good American Scuba 2.0 Blazer

Scuba 2.0 Blazer
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a bright blazer

Good American Scuba 2.0 Blazer

Credit: Good American

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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this legendary work bag

Dagne Dover Legend Signature Tote

Legend Signature Tote
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this legendary work bag

Dagne Dover Legend Signature Tote

Now 24% Off
Credit: Dagne Dover

For a versatile work bag that can carry basically everything (including a change of shoes and clothes—yes, seriously), this coated canvas tote is the way to go.

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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

<i>The Law Book: From Hammurabi to the International Criminal Court, 250 Milestones in the History of Law </i>
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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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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.

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this celebratory candle

Smells Like You Passed The Bar Exam Candle

Smells Like You Passed The Bar Exam Candle
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this celebratory candle

Smells Like You Passed The Bar Exam Candle

Grab some matches and light ‘em up, because *insert air horn noises* someone just passed the bar!!!

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