<p>Both DS and his girlfriend are graduating on Sunday and I never thought to get her a gift. DH and I did take them both out to dinner and got to know her better. Since they are both students who watch their budget closely, the food and fellowship was well received.</p>
<p>I’m not sure I would do pearls for $100. I don’t think you’re going to get any decent quality at that price level, and then what is she to do with them? However, I think you could go to a Nordstrom or similar store and get an attractive costume piece of jewelry. Perhaps silver or gold ball earrings that would be classic and go with everything. Or maybe some silver or gold hoops.</p>
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Ditto when DS graduated with his GF.</p>
<p>I second a scarf, something non-significant. DS and his then GF broke up a year after graduation.</p>
<p>I bought son’s then g/f a business card case, with a design of blue/green mother of pearl inlays. It was gorgeous. Even though they didn’t last, she still friends me on FB. I enjoy watching her progress moving up the ladder on … I’m sure silver hoops, pearl studs, etc, would have been appreciated. when I buy a gift that I like, I feel good giving it.</p>
<p>I once gave a young woman a monogrammed silver cuff bracelet that she seemed to really like. It’s a versatile piece of jewelry, can be dress or causal.</p>
<p>Wow! Thanks so much…those are a lot of very good ideas. In fact, now I just have to pick which one. I’ll never have to ask about graduation gifts for girls again; I think all the bases have been covered! :)</p>
<p>Will she be relocating for law school?
What about a NFT (not for tourists)guide for her new city along with a gift card (Bed, Bath and Beyond or AmEx/Visa) she can use for something for her new home or to explore/meal out in new city?</p>
<p>Unless you have insight to long term commitment, some of these suggestions sound a bit too much.</p>
<p>I like the business card case idea - something practical but yet personal and unlike a briefcase which you probably want to choose for yourself. You could get one in silver with her initials on it?</p>
<p>mominva - I like that idea (the NFT guide or similar) and a gift card. Also may get her something from her new law school bookstore to go along with them. After giving it some thought, while I like the jewelry ideas, I agree that something a little less personal might be better (for just the reason that you stated.) And I do like the business card case or similar, but don’t think she’d use that now - more likely after graduating from law school (hopefully with a job 
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<p>I do like the business card cases; gave them to 2 of my kids SOs for birthdays (after ~2+ years).
Thinks remembered has a nice selection; I had their initials engraved.</p>
<p>A lei from Hawaii perhaps. I like Hawaiian tropical flowers maile lei for graduations. Different than the orchid ones usually sold on campus.</p>
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Er, may I point out that a lot of people get their legal jobs through networking? Gone are the days when a reasonably good student would get a job through OCI (on campus interviewing); aside from a tiny percentage who do that, most students get jobs that they find themselves, often by networking like crazy. </p>
<p>She doesn’t need “business cards,” but many students use a modern version of the old-fashioned calling card (her name, her law school, email, cell).</p>
<p>I like the business card case and the college pen idea especially for someone going to law school. Some schools also have charm bracelets which are really nice.</p>
<p>Would not have wanted a charm bracelet, as I have always hated clunky things, including bracelets with anything dangling. Of course many folks DO like them. Would check with my kiddo for suggestions before proceeding. Going out with your child and GF to nece restaurant sounds like a nice idea as well. </p>
<p>Law students would not need business card cases. Many young people opt for net books and or varying sized laptops, so would hesitate purchasing something to go with an electronic.</p>
<p>Business type cards are used to a large extent for networking–here’s my name, e-mail , telephone, address, website maybe–more of a calling card like someone above mentioned. Very handy beyond just the traditional use and much better than writing your name on a napkin…great when you meet potential employers for internships etc. Or even just friends.
What would be even greater is printing up a few cards to go IN the case. I’ve noticed men stuff their cards in their wallets and women have a case.</p>
<p>The charm bracelets I’m talking about are college jewelry and while you might never wear one on a regular basis they are great for alumni/college parties and make great graduation gifts. In fact, finding some jewelry either a bracelet or necklace in school colors would be nice too.</p>
<p>Update: I did speak to my son and he kind of nixed the jewelry idea. I ended up getting her a little leather ID holder with her law school crest embossed on it (from law school bookstore), the NFT guidebook and I’m going to put an Amazon gift card in the ID holder. I think that will be fine. Thanks for the help!</p>
<p>sounds perfect</p>