The Bar is notoriously difficult to pass, so in order to either help celebrate this huge milestone or prepare them for the next one, we have prepared a list of 15 gifts for passing the bar!
Looking for more gifts? Check out our best gifts for lawyers guide for 2026.
In a hurry? Here’s our editor’s gifts for passing the Bar top 3 picks:
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Best Gifts for Passing the Bar
Starbucks Gift Card
A gift that does what it says on the tin – $25 to be spent in Starbucks! What better way to celebrate passing the bar than having the chance to head into Starbucks for a delicious skinny vanilla latte. Seeing as the bar is now over, that vanilla latte could even be enjoyed without accompanying Bar prep material. For those who have already embarked as a first-year associate, this is a chance to get that coffee fix they really crave.
What we like:
- You can choose the design of the packaging
- A gift that can be easily enjoyed – you swipe and you have coffee
- The gift card can be applied to the Starbucks app
What we don’t like:
- Redeemable at MOST Starbucks locations (airports and grocery stores are hit-or-miss)
This is great for anyone unsure about what gifts to buy lawyers for passing the bar, you can’t go too wrong with a Starbucks gift card! Coffee is many-a-lawyer’s best friend.
Buy Me A Drink I Passed The Bar Exam Shirt
This funny tank top for women is the perfect attire for your female lawyer friend to wear while celebrating passing the bar! Available in a variety of colors and sizes, this top is made from 60% combed ring-spun cotton and 40% polyester lightweight jersey.
What we like:
- Personalized for bar passing lawyers
- A fun gift
What we don’t like:
- Tops run small
- Probably only suitable for women…
This is best for those looking to buy a funny gift for their lawyer friend who has passed the bar exam.
The Tools of Argument: How the Best Lawyers Think, Argue, and Win
A gift that’s suitable for anyone interested in the art of argument – so pretty much every lawyer! This book by Joel Trachtman breaks down the powerful tools of arguments that have been refined over time in the discipline of law. It also promotes analytical thinking, cements foundational legal knowledge, and builds upon confidence.
What we like:
- A subject that all lawyers can relate to
- Sets out a variety of ways in which the same subject can be argued from differing angles
- Provides tools that are relevant to today’s litigious society
- Well-structured, concise and insightful
What we don’t like:
- A starter book in this area – may be more of a summary of what was already learned at law school.
The Mueller Report
This book contains The Mueller Report (the Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election as submitted by the Special Counsel’s office to Attorney General William Barr on March 22, 2019). This is the official report documenting the findings and conclusions of the counterintelligence investigation into Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 United States presidential election, along with the allegations of conspiracy or coordination between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russian, and allegations of obstruction of justice.
What we like:
- An interesting read
- The report itself is thorough, methodical, and comprehensive
What we don’t like:
- It contains redactions – may be unreliable in places
This is best for anyone looking for a relevant gift for future lawyers - this is one of the most high profile cases in the public eye.
Amazon Gift Card – In a Gift Box
If you’re unsure what to buy as a gift to congratulate a lawyer for passing the bar exam, an Amazon Gift Card could be exactly what you’re after. This gift card is the perfect way to give someone the gift they want to give themselves! This version comes pretty much already wrapped up inside a speciality Christmas box, making the gift all that much more special.
What we like:
- The recipient can choose something they want/need
- No fees or expiration dates
- Novelty gift box
What we don’t like:
- The gift amount isn’t printed on the cards – it has to be checked online
This is best for those unsure about a bar gift idea for Christmas, this could be a useful gift that gives a lawyer the freedom to choose something they may need or want.
Apple iPad Air
If you’re really looking to wow your recipient with a thoughtful and luxury gift, then you can’t go wrong with a brand new iPad Air. The thin, light design, along with all day battery life, means the Apple iPad Air can be taken anywhere and used all day.
It’s the perfect platform to take notes and jot down ideas with pixel-perfect precision, and its 10.5 inch immersive display makes for easy reading in any light.
This iPad delivers incredibly fast performance and can run the most powerful apps. It also comes with an 12MP wide camera, stereo landscape speakers, and liquid Retina display. Perfect for work and pleasure.
What we like:
- Fast and light
- Decent amount of storage
- Great battery life
What we don’t like:
- Doesn’t support the 2nd Generation Apple Pencil
Looking to really impress him or her after passing the bar? This is for anyone really wanting to treat their lawyer friend/family member as it’s one of the more expensive gift ideas on this list.