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

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.

cavalier1138 wrote: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.

Are you guys talking about an email or mailed letter?

LawschoolHopeful2k16 wrote:Are you guys talking about an email or mailed letter?

Same question.

lawman84 wrote:

cavalier1138 wrote: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!

cavalier1138 wrote: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

Fantasyfreak294 wrote:

LawschoolHopeful2k16 wrote: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.

lawman84 wrote:

Fantasyfreak294 wrote:

LawschoolHopeful2k16 wrote: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).