Need a little extra help from a criminal law supplement? Well, look no further. I’ve compiled the 5 best criminal law supplements on the market. Keep reading this guide to find out which criminal law supplement or criminal law hornbook is the best for you. I hope you find this review helpful!

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Best Criminal Law Supplements

Understanding Criminal Law (7th ed.) by Joshua Dressler

I used a version of this supplement while in law school. I thought it was fantastic. It’s organization and clarity of explanation set it apart from the other supplements. I found it particularly useful while outlining before my final. While the the current version is new, the older editions rate are very popular. I think it is safe to assume that the latest version only improves upon this helpful resource.  Ultimately, this book is one of the best criminal law supplements out there and I highly recommend it.

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Looking to buy a great gift for that special lawyer in your life? You’ve come to the right place. This lawyer gift guide has 40+ gifts for lawyers. The gifts are categorized and are listed roughly from least expensive to most expensive. The links in this article are affiliate links. Keep reading to discover 2016’s best gifts for lawyers.

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Best Gifts for Lawyers: Stocking Stuffers

For me, the very best stocking stuffers are things that bring life’s little pleasures. I recently bought a few extra iPhone cables and adapters for the house and office. Imagine living in a world where you never have to leave the room to charge your phone. You can give the gift of that world to your special lawyer for about $20.

Along the same lines, I love never having to look for a pen. My favorite is the Pilot G2 in Blue. They’re super smooth, last forever, and photocopy just like black ink. A box of 12 will keep you well stocked for the year.

More Pens for Lawyers

If you’re looking for something fancier, a fountain pen might be the way to go. You can get into something basic, like the Pilot Metropolitan, Lamy Safari, or Kaweco Sport, for $25 or less. Or, stepping it up a notch, you can go with TWSBI Diamond 580 or Sheaffer Prelude for around $50.  I would not recommend moving up to the high-end models (PELIKAN M400) unless you’re sure that the recipient has a thing for fountain pens.

Best Gifts for Attorneys: Less than $50

If you’re looking for something funny or ironic, then you’ll find no shortage of lawyer-themed mugs and t-shirts on Amazon. I like this legal decision maker.

If a board game makes sense, go with Lawsuit!

The New Yorker Book of Lawyer Cartoons would make a good coffee table book. On the other end of the spectrum, The World’s Funniest Lawyer Jokes and Comebacks for Lawyer Jokes: Restatement of Retorts complement each other nicely.

For the Practical Gift Giver:

Do you like to give practical gifts? Then these options might be for you.

Some lawyers prefer mechanical keyboards to digital ones because they cause less stress on the lower arms, enable faster more accurate typing, and make a more distinctive sound.

Levenger legal pads are the Cadillac of legal pads. The paper is thick, sturdy, and luxurious. Pages are pre-printed with detailed header box for easy organization as well as margins for Cornell Method note taking. Along the same line, Leuchtturm makes some really nice executive notebooks in many sizes.

 

Useful Legal Books

Modern English Usage by Bryan Gardner. This book teaches you important things like when to use fewer or less, farther or further, and nauseated or nauseous. Since lawyers make their livings with words, Gardner’s volume is an indispensable resource for attorneys. The newest edition incorporates date from Google that helps to provide objective evidence for previously subjective disputes.

A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting by Ken Adams. This book would benefit any lawyer, but it is predominantly for transactional attorneys (i.e. those who negotiate and draft contracts). Ken’s manual is basically the only resource for those attorneys who are looking for a rigorous approach to contract language.

Black’s Law Dictionary. It’s a dictionary for lawyers.

Lady Justice

No lawyer gift guide would be complete without a nod to lady justice.

Best Gifts for Lawyers: $50 to $200

If you looking to sharpen up the decor in your lawyer’s office, here are some ideas for office accessories:

Reed and Barton letter opener andcard holder

Michael Aram magnifying glass and letter opener set Michael Aram candy dish Dacasso Leather Desk pad

Marquis by Waterford: Decanter and matching glasses

Best Lawyer Gifts: $200 and up

If you’re thinking about getting your lawyer a tablet, I highly recommend the Surface Pro 4. Just about every lawyer that I’ve seen at court using a tablet has been using a Surface. There are a few models that vary in price from around $900 to $1,800. The lower end model is probably sufficient for most legal applications.

Best Brief Case for Lawyers

I see far too many lugging around their case files in bags that are unbecoming of a professional, such as messenger bags, backpacks, or even schwag bags from conferences (!!!). Even if your lawyer doesn’t do this, it’s always nice to get an upgrade.

Filson makes a nice entry-level brief case made from water-resistant twill. It has two interior sections and 4 interior stow pockets. Zippers are quality YKK. It’s made in the USA.

If you’re looking for something more traditional, I like this classic model from Jack Georges.

For maximum carrying capacity, look no further than the Saddleback Leather Co. Large Classic Briefcase. This thing is a monster. It’s perfect for attorneys who still lug around huge paper files to court. Sure, it’s pricey. But Saddleback’s motto is “They’ll fight over it when you’re dead” and they offer a 100-year warranty. You’re paying to quality that Saddleback clearly stands behind. If you’re looking for something smaller, Saddleback has plenty of other models as well.

Best Bags for Female Attorneys

Don’t worry, I consulted heavily with my wife on this section. The Lodis Audrey Brera Cross-Body Briefcase is sleek, stylish and professional. It comes in a few other colors besides tan, of which red is next best.

For a larger capacity, the Michael Kors Jet Set can’t be beat. My wife uses this bag. I’m constantly amazed how much it can hold. Another huge plus: it comes in over 10 colors. The Tumi Sinclair is similar to the Jet Set, but comes in few colors.

And, if you’re hunting for big game, take a look at the Prada Saffiano.

Watches for Lawyers

I personally go low rent in the watch department. I wear a Timex Expedition with a nylon strap that I swapped in. If I ever decide to upgrade, I’m going with the Hamilton Khaki Field Watch.

The Komono Magnus is sharp choice for less than $100.

Hard to Buy For

If you made it this far, there’s a good chance your lawyer is hard to buy gift for. If that’s the case, I recommend the Kindle by Amazon. Who wouldn’t want their entire library at their fingertips? I love my Kindle and have gone through a few models over the years.

And if that doesn’t suit you fancy, the go with an Amazon gift card.

Happy Shopping!

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