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33 Best Law School Graduation Gifts to Celebrate Their Major Accomplishment

Hint: get something to help make their day easier.

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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.

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.

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New Core Reusable Spiral Notebook

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."

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Professional Organizer Portfolio

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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.

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.

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Taylor Tote Red

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Taylor Tote Red
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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.

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.

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Personalized Office Name Plate

Personalized Office Name Plate
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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.

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Wireless Bluetooth Earpiece

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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.

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Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager

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).

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Scales of Justice Dress Socks

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Scales of Justice Dress Socks
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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.

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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.

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The New Yorker Book of Lawyer Cartoons

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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.

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Personalized Cross Classic Century Ballpoint Pen

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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.

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Personalized Custom Stationary Pad

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.

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Founding Fathers Whiskey Glasses

Founding Fathers Whiskey Glasses
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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.

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Personalized Tumbler

Personalized Tumbler
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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.

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Wine Bottle Label Stickers

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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."

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!

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The Game Changing Attorney: How to Land the Best Cases, Stand Out from Your Competition, and Become the Obvious Choice in Your Market

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."

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The Constitution of the United States of America

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.

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Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.

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