A Note on Notes

Now that the law faculty hiring season is coming to a close, I have started to wonder about…closure. Do candidates send handwritten thank-you notes for any reason, or is this practice limited to days gone by (and the kitschy Jimmy Fallon skit)? Personally, I think handwritten notes offer a nice touch, particularly for personal gifts and especially-kind gestures. So, my question of the day is, when is the last time you sent an actual (and not e-mailed) note of thanks?

Comments

[newprof]

I sent a hand-written note to the Dean and hiring chair after I accepted my offer. I thought it would be a nice touch and show my appreciation for their efforts.

[Matthew Reid Krell]

I sent it today, actually. Two thank you notes for small favors rendered.

[Kelly Anders]

It's great to hear that this is not a lost art. This is one area where e-mail cannot compare. Paper might be less "green" of an option, but most people have long and fond memories of handwritten thank-you notes.