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Thank you note to judge?
I'm wrapping up my internship this week, and I would like to thank the judge and law clerk for all they taught me this summer. Would a thank you card be weird? Thanks.
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billyez
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Re: Thank you note to judge?
This question has been asked before and some people have given "absolutely not" answers - though that dealt with gifts, not notes. In any case, I disagree. My Judge wouldn't have minded anyway. Go ahead and write them one.
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ggocat
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Re: Thank you note to judge?
It's not weird. I've received several now as a law clerk; I wish I had done this when I was an intern.
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ilovesf
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Re: Thank you note to judge?
Do you feel like it's rude when people don't write one?ggocat wrote:It's not weird. I've received several now as a law clerk; I wish I had done this when I was an intern.
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Re: Thank you note to judge?
Not weird at all. I like baking so I made something for everyone in my chambers, including the legal assistant, and they all were very appreciative. If you had a wonderful summer, there is nothing wrong with expressing your gratitude.
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lawschoofoo
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Re: Thank you note to judge?
Having interned for a Fed CoA judge, I will offer the advice that a thank you note is often expected, and if you want a chance to actually clerk with the judge, I'd say it is essential.
More generally, it is just good manners.
More generally, it is just good manners.
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ilovesf
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Re: Thank you note to judge?
Separate notes for judges and clerks or one for whole office?
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ggocat
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Re: Thank you note to judge?
No. I never expect them.ilovesf wrote:Do you feel like it's rude when people don't write one?
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lawschoofoo
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Re: Thank you note to judge?
Separate note for the judge, and then clerks at your discretion. If you had minor interaction with some, and a lot with others, I'd just send one to the individuals you actually feel thankful for interacting with.ilovesf wrote:Separate notes for judges and clerks or one for whole office?
