At This Is Not Legal Advice, we know that the decision to shop small isn’t just about where you buy your next tee, notebook, or candle—it’s about what kind of world you want to invest in. Every purchase has power, and when you choose to support small businesses like ours, you’re making a bigger impact than you might think. Here’s why:
1. You’re Backing an almost Lawyer’s Dream (Literally)
This brand started with a law student who thought the things we learn in law school were too funny not to wear on a T-shirt. Every order fuels that dream, helping keep the lights on, the coffee brewing, and the semesters paid for. When you shop with us, you’re not funding some faceless boardroom, you’re cheering on someone in the trenches of outlines, finals, and billable-hour jokes.
2. Your Dollars Stay in the Legal Community
We reinvest into designs, events, and resources that speak directly to lawyers, law students, and anyone who’s ever survived Civ Pro. From sponsoring legal events to showing up at local markets, your purchases support the legal community you’re already part of.
3. You Get Products With Personality (and Precedent)
You won’t find a “Chevron Overruled” hoodie or a “Fruit of the Poisonous Tree” bag at a big box store. Shopping small means you’re getting clever, niche, and conversation-starting pieces you won’t see anywhere else. It’s like citing a case no one else has read yet.
4. You Connect With Real People, Not Auto-Replies
When you shop small, you’re not just dropping your order into a faceless system, you’re talking to me. I answer your DMs, your emails, and your questions myself. Whether it’s a quick reply about sizing, a chat at a pop-up booth, or just swapping law school survival stories, you’re connecting with a real person who actually cares. Shopping small is about building relationships, not just transactions.
5. You Prove the Power of Precedent
Just like in law, small actions set precedents. Choosing to support a brand like ours sends a signal: there’s a demand for creativity, humor, and authenticity in legal culture. One notebook, hoodie, or candle at a time, you’re helping shape the future of what law-themed products can look like.
The Verdict
Shopping small doesn’t just fill your closet or briefcase—it builds community, sustains creativity, and keeps legal humor alive in ways Amazon never could. Thank you for being part of the story. After all, the best kind of precedent is the one you help set.