International Be Kind To Lawyers Day

“He who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client.” ~ Anonymous

Is asking to be kind to attorneys for only one day too much? The jury says No! “International Be Kind To Lawyers Day” is on Tuesday, April 9th, and is a simple way to show the lawyers in your life that you care about them:

Lawyers throughout the globe get a lot of grief just for being lawyers. Jokes are made about them, and they consistently rank as one of the least appreciated jobs on the planet, ranked just above advertisers, including car salespeople.

When ordinary people want help drafting a will, managing a business, filing a claim after a car accident, or evading jail time, they flock to attorneys! That’s right. This love/hate relationship often tips to the hate side of the ledger, and it needs to end.

According to the American Bar Association, there are over 1.3 million lawyers in the U.S. Every year, American lawyers donate hundreds of thousands of hours to work on pro bono cases. Pro bono means “done without compensation for the public good.” Meanwhile, some work on a contingency fee basis, which means they only receive payment for their legal services if they are able to obtain compensation on behalf of their clients.

Notable Quotes About Attorneys & Law

“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker, the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough”. ~ Abraham Lincoln

“The good lawyer is not the man who has an eye to every side and angle of contingency, and qualifies all his qualifications, but who throws himself on your part so heartily, that he can get you out of a scrape”. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Quick History Of Be Kind To Lawyers Day

International Be Kind To Lawyers Day is the brainchild of non-lawyer Steve Hughes. One day, as Steve was putting away some decorations from National Bubble Wrap Day, his thoughts gravitated to National Ice Cream Day, and then it hit him. Why not a special day for attorneys? Lawyers are just as great as bubble wrap and ice cream; in several ways, they’re better. So, the idea for International Be Kind To Lawyers Day was born.

After thorough outlining, comprehensive research, and many reviews by a team of legal professionals, International Be Kind To Lawyers Day was established as a holiday celebrated yearly on the second Tuesday in April. The date was picked because it is strategically sandwiched between April Fool’s Day (April 1st) and U.S. Tax Day (April 15th).

Eight Fun Ways To Celebrate Be Kind To Lawyers Day

We should remember that lawyers are put in a rough position of having to stand up for their clients, handle negotiations, and deal with the legal paperwork. Before considering the years of school, it is necessary to do this effectively. Understand that it requires a particular person to advocate for their client, whatever the charge, without bias.

Here is a fun, short list of ideas to get your legal kindness rolling:

1. Take your favorite lawyer out to breakfast or lunch
2. Send your lawyer a “just cause” greeting card.
3. Give your lawyer flowers, a cookie basket, or a fruit bouquet.
4. Refrain from telling attorney jokes for 24 hours.
5. Watch your favorite legal drama and pretend you’re the one delivering the compelling closing argument.
6. Make easy repairs around the house with a gavel instead of your hammer.
7. In everyday conversations, slip words like “I object!” or “You’re out of order!”.
8. Take notes at a meeting on a legal pad.

Neat Facts About Lawyers To Impress Your Friends With

Here’s a list of notable personalities who attended law school but are remembered for something other than the law.

• Author Henry James
• Iconic football coach Vince Lombardi
• Keyboardist for The Doors – Ray Manzarek
• 26 American Presidents such as Lincoln, FDR, and Obama.
• Legendary Author John Grisham
• “Law & Order” co-star and ex-US Senator Fred Thompson.

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