The Nine Best, Most Useful Gifts for Lawyers in 2024

Finding the right gifts for lawyers doesn’t have to be a hassle. While cheeky items like gavel-shaped stress toys or mugs with law-related jokes might elicit a chuckle from your lawyer friend, it's even better to choose something that can actually enhance the way they practice law.

We’ve compiled a list of the best, most useful gifts for lawyers and law practitioners in 2024.

1) Business Cards

This is a relatively affordable gift that’s also very thoughtful. While prices may vary depending on the style of business card, you can easily order a batch of 500 beautifully designed business cards for less than $45.

Online business card suppliers include:

• VistaPrint
• Moo
• OfficeDepot
• Staples

2) A Leather Portfolio, Padfolio, or Briefcase

The leather portfolio is one of the most quintessential lawyer accessories. Perhaps your lawyer friend or family member already has a leather portfolio, but it may be worn or falling apart. Even if they have a nice quality leather portfolio, they still make great gifts.

The difference between padfolios and portfolios comes down to size. Padfolios are somewhat smaller and can't carry as much, while portfolios tend to be large and often feature a zipper and more storage compartments. Their prices tend to be similar so it may be a matter of taste. If your lawyer friend prefers small, dainty things, don't buy them a giant portfolio, and vice versa.

The leather briefcase holds a similar degree of importance when it comes to lawyer-coded gifts.

They tend to be more expensive than portfolios, but they can be a great statement piece, especially if the lawyer you're gift shopping for happens to be your significant other or if they're a family member who recently entered the practice of law. 

Many leather goods companies offer customization services as well so you can have their initials or even an inspirational quote engraved. But always remember, they very well may use this portfolio or briefcase for years to come; they'll take it with them to important meetings and court dates. If you decide to have anything engraved on the leather good, make sure it's something subtle and professional. 

We've compiled some excellent leather portfolio and briefcase options below. You can check out local leather shops as well. 

Leather Padfolios and Portfolios

• Leatherology Padfolio ($140)
• The Buffalo Billfold Company Leather Legal Pad Portfolio ($159.99—$179.99)
• Saddleback Leather Leather Portfolio ($199)

Leather Briefcases for Men and Women

• Lazaro Leather Slim Briefcases ($265—$289)
• Buffalo Jackson Leather Briefcases ($319.95—$549.95)
• Satchel & Page 4 Way Briefcase ($400)
• Maxwell-Scott Ladies Briefcases ($667—$1,242)

3) An e-Ink Tablet

Lawyers are constantly writing and taking notes. To make this process more enjoyable, consider an e-Ink tablet. These are great gifts for lawyers due to their convenience and usefulness. 

Unlike regular tablets which have glossy screens like Apple iPads and Microsoft Surfaces, e-Ink tablets feature matte screens with a paper-like texture. e-Ink also looks like actual ink. As a result, they offer a more natural experience, while still providing the digital element we require in our modern age.

Here are some of the most popular e-Ink tablets on the market

• BOOX Go Color 7 ($249.99)
• Supernote A6 X2 Nomad ($299.00)
• Kindle Scribe ($339.99)
• reMarkable 2 ($379)

Most e-Ink tables include a pen which allows users to handwrite their notes without having to worry about running out of notebook pages. The reMarkable 2 is also compatible with additional components such as a keyboard. 

4) A Reusable Notebook

Another great gift option that offers similar benefits without the price tag of e-Ink tablets is the reusable notebook. While e-Ink tablets are basically computers, reusable notebooks are a simple, streamlined solution for those who want to digitize their notetaking. 

Take the Rocketbook ($30), for example. While it looks like a regular notebook, it only has 32 glossy pages. The magic of this notebook is its scannable pages. Users simply write notes as they normally would, take out their phone, use the Rocketbook app to snap a picture of the page, and convert handwritten notes to a word document!

5) A Convenient Lap Desk

Many attorneys work wherever and whenever they have the chance. Perhaps they're at home, sitting on the living room couch, or at the park on a bench.

While laptops make working on-the-go easier, they can make working for long periods quite uncomfortable, especially if the laptop is resting on your actual lap. This is where lap desks come into play.

As their name suggests, these excellent gifts for lawyers basically serve as a miniature desk for your lap. Some options, like this $35 lap desk from Amazon, even include a mousepad and a phone holder. By giving the gift of a lap desk, attorneys can turn any seat into their office!

In our modern age, digital subscriptions have become some of the most popular gift ideas. This is no different for lawyers and law practitioners. From website builders to legal billing tools and digital subscriptions to legal titles, let's look at the best digital gifts for lawyers to consider.

6) An Annual All-Access Online Subscription from Texas Bar Practice

The All-Access Online Subscription from Texas Bar Practice compiles eight of our most popular titles in one easy-to-access subscription.

The titles included are:

• Texas Foreclosure Manual 
• Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges 
• Texas Probate System
• Texas Real Estate Forms Manual
• Texas Guardianship Manual 
• Texas Family Law Practice Manual 
• Texas Business Organizations Manual 
• Texas Collections Manual 

The online subscription includes forms for all the titles, and they are all easily accessible online via the Texas Bar Practice website. All you need is an internet connection! Even if your gift recipient only focuses on one or two practice areas, having all eight titles easily available can assist their legal career by allowing them to expand their practices. 

With annual and monthly options, the All-Access Online Subscription is a must-have for associates and partners alike. 

7) Website Building Platforms for Lawyers

A yearly subscription to a website building platform such as Squarespace, Wix, or Wordpress can be an excellent gift for any lawyer, especially if they don't have a website or they have an outdated one.

While this gift may require a bit of work on the recipient's side (they'll have to set up the site and make edits themselves), it will be a great starting point to promote law business online.

Best of all, many website building platforms include beautiful pre-made website templates and blog-posting capabilities, so users don't need to know anything about web development or design!

Some popular website building platforms to consider include:

• Squarespace
• Wix
• Wordpress Premium

These subscriptions tend to be available on a monthly or yearly basis, so you can either choose to pay for an entire year upfront or just for a few months. Just remember to let the gift recipient know that you've set an end date so the subscription won't keep charging you. 

8) Bill4Time — Time Billing Software for Law Firms

Legal software is yet another great subscription gift for lawyers and law practitioners. Bill4Time offers various products and plans.

The most affordable one (Time & Billing/$27 per month) includes the following features: 

• Accounting
• Reporting
• Client portal
• Payment processing
• Mobile and desktop apps
• Invoicing
• Automatic updates
• Encrypted backups
• Document management

9) Clio — Cloud-Based Software for Attorneys

Similarly, Clio has four plans available, with EasyStart being the most affordable one. EasyStart ($39/month) is used to track time and "get paid." Features include:

• Case, calendar, and task management
• Time and expense tracking
• Hourly, flat fee, and contingency billing 
  Online payments
• Unlimited document storage
• E-signature, Gmail, and Outlook integrations

Choose Gifts for Lawyers that Go Above and Beyond

When it comes to gifts for lawyers, it's necessary to choose something that will elevate the way they practice law. We're certain that any one of the ideas listed above will make a great gift for the lawyer in your life, especially since they serve a practical purpose while being fresh and unexpected. To learn more about what Texas Bar Practice has to offer, contact us today