Can anyone share an example of what they have used as an email to give notice? Do I just say that I’m hereby formally giving notice and that my last day will be on X?

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Just so long as you are not like that obnoxious Skadden girl and send an all firm email to get your two seconds of fame, then you are fine

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In my experience, you tell the office managing partner or your practice group head (or some other lead partner in your office) in person and they’ll ask you to send a follow up email to them with a copy to HR. That email is a simple “as we discussed, my last day at firm will be X.” And throw in some kind of thank you.

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Yes, it has to start with conversations not emails

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in my experience, phone call to partner you work with the most (or to head of your group if you work with them), then a short email to HR saying “please accept this email as formal notice of my resignation. my last day at FIRM will be DATE.”

i think it always feels way scarier leading up to giving notice than it really is — leaving is part of the business model and nothing to feel guilty about. sending you good vibes and good luck in your next role!

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Agree with others that it all needs to start with a convo. Also going to say, even if you dislike your current firm, aren't hoping to ever come back, etc. burned bridges are not a good thing in the legal world. This industry is smaller than you think and always leaving on a high note should be the goal (assuming you are voluntarily exiting). This is all to say, every notice email I have ever sent had a couple of sentences in it about how I appreciated the opportunities the firm had given me and I would miss working with the team, etc.

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[insert name], out. **mic drop**

In all seriousness, I don’t think there is any magic word. Just have to be clear that you’re sending the email to give your [2/4/x] week notice of resignation.

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