Post-interview Etiquette Forum

[Fantasyfreak294]

Should one send a thank-you note post-interview? If so, should that be via mail or email?

[cavalier1138]

If you interviewed with an alumnus, there's nothing wrong with sending a thank-you note (even though it might come off as a little kiss-ass). If you interviewed with an adcomm, that's their job.

[lavarman84]

If you interviewed with an alumnus, there's nothing wrong with sending a thank-you note (even though it might come off as a little kiss-ass). If you interviewed with an adcomm, that's their job.

It doesn't matter if it's their job, you still send a thank you note. It isn't difficult to do. For a lot of people, it won't matter. For some, it will mean something.

Just make sure to proofread it, and don't write anything awkward or weird.

[LawschoolHopeful2k16]

Are you guys talking about an email or mailed letter?

[Fantasyfreak294]

Are you guys talking about an email or mailed letter?

Same question.

[Fantasyfreak294]

If you interviewed with an alumnus, there's nothing wrong with sending a thank-you note (even though it might come off as a little kiss-ass). If you interviewed with an adcomm, that's their job.

It doesn't matter if it's their job, you still send a thank you note. It isn't difficult to do. For a lot of people, it won't matter. For some, it will mean something.

Just make sure to proofread it, and don't write anything awkward or weird.

Thanks!

[Fantasyfreak294]

If you interviewed with an alumnus, there's nothing wrong with sending a thank-you note (even though it might come off as a little kiss-ass). If you interviewed with an adcomm, that's their job.

Gracias for input

[lavarman84]

Are you guys talking about an email or mailed letter?

Same question.

I generally use an email unless it's someone really important (like a judge). For adcomms, I think an email suffices. For alumni, email will generally suffice. If it's someone you're really impressed by (like a top lawyer in a market you want to practice in), you can send a mailed letter if you choose.

I've found that people in the baby boomer and older generations are more likely to be impressed by a hand-written letter.

Basically, an email generally suffices if you're going to send a thank you letter.

I think this also depends on market to some degree. I'm Southern. I think in big markets like NYC, thank you notes aren't necessary. Down here in the South, it's generally a good idea to send them.

[bearsfan23]

Are you guys talking about an email or mailed letter?

Same question.

I generally use an email unless it's someone really important (like a judge). For adcomms, I think an email suffices. For alumni, email will generally suffice. If it's someone you're really impressed by (like a top lawyer in a market you want to practice in), you can send a mailed letter if you choose.

I've found that people in the baby boomer and older generations are more likely to be impressed by a hand-written letter.

Basically, an email generally suffices if you're going to send a thank you letter.

I think this also depends on market to some degree. I'm Southern. I think in big markets like NYC, thank you notes aren't necessary. Down here in the South, it's generally a good idea to send them.

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I think this is just etiquette in general, especially in the working world.
Always follow up with a thank-you email (maybe not snail mail).