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Graduating from law school is a major accomplishment. After all of their reading, studying and stressing over exams, your graduate has finally made it to their next chapter — and that deserves celebration.
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a law school grad, we’ve got your back with some ideas that will be well-loved by any future paralegal, lawyer, clerk or attorney. We’ve included picks that have been tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute or praised by our editors, along with those that have received tons of five-star Amazon reviews. We even threw in a few ideas for those shopping at the last minute and a few splurge-worthy items for that extra special present. Hint: If you’re really stuck, just remember that the field of law is pretty stressful, so gift them something that can make their day easier.
Travel Backpack
Should they opt for a grad trip, they’ll be glad to have this backpack on hand. With dimensions that meet TSA carry-on requirements, this bag is spacious enough to carry their essentials. Plus, it features a special shoe compartment and a detachable laptop bag for added storage.
$30.11 at amazon.com
Personalized Office Name Plate
Don’t miss this opportunity to gift them a custom name place for their desk at the firm. You can pick the type of plate, font and let the Etsy seller know exactly what you want written on the plate.
Etsy
$31.89 at etsy.com
Wireless Bluetooth Earpiece
They’re likely going to be interning over the summer or in the next year, which means lots of meetings and phone calls. Reviewers say they can rely on this wireless bluetooth earpiece for even longer meetings (thanks to a long, 72-hour battery life), and they like that it comes with a charging case.
amazon
$37.99 at amazon.com
New Core Reusable Spiral Notebook
One of our staffers gifted this reusable notebook to her lawyer sister one holiday, and she loved that she could scan her written notes to review later. It’s perfect for the lawyer who has to write down everything and wants to neatly store these pages away digitally. According to an Amazon review, “It’s perfect for taking notes at work and erasing them when done.”
$38.99 at amazon.com
Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager
Our Lab experts and testers liked this neck massager because although it has various intensity and speed settings, it’s quiet and easy to use. There’s even a heat function, and you can wear it around your neck while at you’re desk (perfect for those long hours of studying).
Nekteck
$49.99 at amazon.com
Scales of Justice Dress Socks
Shh, it’s their little secret: Even when they’re defending someone in court, they can still show off their personality with these work-appropriate socks.
Amazon
$16.95 at amazon.com
Professional Organizer Portfolio
Available in black or brown, the portfolio is made from full grain leather (per the brand) and is a great place for them to store business cards, resumes and anything else they need for business meetings.
$54.95 at amazon.com
Succulents
If they’re a LEGO fan, they’ll enjoy putting this set together to help them unwind and relieve some stress. When they’re done, they’ll have a cute piece of decor to sit on their desk or in their room.
$40.00 at amazon.com
The New Yorker Book of Lawyer Cartoons
After a long, stressful day of studying for the bar exam, they can relax with these humorous cartoons and enjoy a few laughs. “I purchased this as a gift for an attorney and it was so insanely cute! The humor is dry, but if you’ve ever known an attorney well, most of them enjoy dry humor,” one Amazon reviewer wrote.
$24.01 at amazon.com
Personalized Cross Classic Century Ballpoint Pen
High-quality ballpoint pens feel and write like luxury, making them a no-brainer gift for the new lawyer in your life… especially knowing that heavy paperwork lies ahead of them. You can even engrave it with their name or initials.
$55.89 at amazon.com
Personalized Custom Stationary Pad
For something simple that they will use daily, go with personalized stationary. You can get their name, a motivational saying or anything else really, written on top, in any color you’d like.
$14.95 at amazon.com
Rolling 17″ Briefcase
If they need a litigation bag, you can’t go wrong with this one. It’s TSA carry-on size, but can hold documents, electronics and much more, so they’ll have everything they need for court.
$109.99 at amazon.com
A Lawyer’s Prayer
The prayer, which calls for them to remain true and trustworthy through their career, is engraved on a wood plaque, which can be hung in their office or home.
$49.99 at amazon.com
Founding Fathers Whiskey Glasses
If they prefer to enjoy their drinks on the rocks, gift them a whiskey glass etched with a Founding Father’s personal seal, signature and a quote. Since there’s a chance that they’ll enjoy a nightcap with colleagues, outfit their bar cart with a few glasses and a bottle of their favorite liquor.
Uncommon Goods
$18.00 at uncommongoods.com
Taylor Tote Red
One of Oprah’s Favorite Things, this cute tote is a steal at under $100. Made of polyester and suede, it’ll instantly upgrade her professional look following graduation.
K. Carroll Accessories
$60.00 at amazon.com
Personalized Tumbler
It’ll instantly become a keepsake because of how customizable it is: you can pick the graduation gown color, her hair color, skin tone and saying on the back of the cup.
Lara Laser Works
$22.95 at amazon.com
Wine Bottle Label Stickers
Dress up to four bottles of wine with these peel-and-stick labels tailored toward recent law school grads with phrases like “will give legal advice for wine” and “the verdict is in.”
$7.99 at amazon.com
Fidget Pen
They can mold these pens into a dozen shapes to keep them occupied during the longer breaks between cases. Plus, it can help decompress them a bit. The pens are also fully functional!
$9.99 at amazon.com
The Game Changing Attorney: How to Land the Best Cases, Stand Out from Your Competition, and Become the Obvious Choice in Your Market
Everyone can benefit from a good self-help books. With this one, you can inspire your recent grad to shoot for the stars as they begin their career. And Amazon reviewers agree. “Every person in my firm has to read this book. It’s required,” one reviewer wrote. “Michael has helped me reach four-times the growth in the past three years. This book will show you the way to game changing growth through building your brand. Don’t second guess the words. Just follow and reap the rewards.”
$19.99 at amazon.com
The Constitution of the United States of America
Should they ever need a reminder, this book will come in handy. This paperback version includes the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Bills of Rights and Amendments 11-27.
$9.99 at amazon.com
Scales Of Justice Pendant
A great graduation gift for her, she’ll want to wear this stainless steel necklace every day. With powerful charms like the scales of justice and an infinity symbol, it is both stylish and meaningful.
BEKECH
$10.36 at amazon.com
Shattered Glass Ceiling Paperweight
The cracks in this glass paperweight symbolize all the barriers she’s broken to get to where she is today. Plus, it’s a way to pay tribute to all of the incredible women who came before her.
Uncommon Goods
$50.00 at uncommongoods.com
Cook Unity Gift Card
Unlike many meal delivery services, Cook Unity will send them completely prepared meals that they just have to heat up. The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute found the meals to have “exceptional flavor.” Plus, they come fresh, not frozen.
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LED Desk Lamp
They are going to have long hours studying for the bar or reviewing a case, so get them a lamp that will make it easier on their eyes. The brand says it has a soft light, and no flicker or shadow, which helps with eye fatigue. It also has five adjustable brightness levels and five lighting modes.
$19.98 at amazon.com
PackIt Freezable Lunch Bag
Okay, it’s not the fanciest idea, but it’s a quality one. They can pack their lunch in style, and without bulk, because it’s freezable, so they don’t have to use ice packs. In our experts’ tests, they name it the best overall because it’s also easy to clean.
$22.49 at amazon.com
House of Marley Wired Noise Isolating Headphones
Sometimes, they need to just zone out. For the price, you can’t beat these headphones, which Amazon reviewers say have amazing sound quality and are really comfortable.
$19.99 at amazon.com
Lawyer Graduation Wine Bag
Get them a really nice bottle of wine or champagne, and put it in this bag, which is just a little extra way to make your gift to them more festive. Fans of Elle Woods will really appreciate it.
$9.99 at amazon.com
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
Keep coffee nice and steamy while the lawyer in your life works through piles of paperwork. You can get a full 80 mins of charge without the coaster and can conveniently control from the app.
Ember
$129.95 at amazon.com
Seat Cushion
It’s going to be a game-changer for them, especially when they have to sit for hours. The cushion helps lower back, coccyx and sciatica pain thanks to the unique shape and memory foam material.
$47.99 at amazon.com
Dark Navy Custom Initials Lawyer Tie
Help him dress the part with this navy blue tie that has the scales of justice on it as a nod to the legal system. You can customize it with his initials and select different colors according to his preference.
zazzle
$22.02 at zazzle.com
Rebels in Law: Voices in History of Black Women Lawyers
Introduce her to some of the incredible women that lead the way for her success. The book focuses on the legal and political contributions of Black lawyers in America, starting in 1872.
$28.95 at amazon.com
Essential Oil Diffuser
It’s easy to get caught up in a never-ending cycle of work, but having an essential oil diffuser can help any lawyer unwind after a big day.
Asakuki
$22.99 at amazon.com
Storm Cloud
No matter where they work, they likely have a desk, and this little cloud is the best decor. It has a special liquid inside that crystallizes in different patterns as the air pressure changes to help them know what the weather is like outside.
$30.00 at uncommongoods.com
Personalized Docking Station
He won’t have to comprise style for practicality with this wooden docking station, complete with an engraving of his name or initials. It has a designated spot for all of his workday essentials: his phone, glasses, watch, keys and wallet.
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Amazon Handmade
$29.90 at amazon.com/handmade
Olivia Pope Wine Glasses
The lawyer in your life can channel their inner Olivia Pope with these elegant long-stemmed wine glasses, which Kerry Washington’s character regularly used in Scandal. Consider it handled.
Crate and Barrel
$11.95 at crateandbarrel.com
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