Post-Nominal Letters

[Zanza]

My academic title is abbreviated MScIS, which stands for Master of Science in Information Systems. I don't put that in my signature or on business cards though.

I sometimes see colleagues who put similar titles into their signatures or on business cards though, not sure why.

If you have a PhD in Germany, it is quite common to use Dr. Smith both in signatures and even when you speak to the person.

[Zanza]

The LL.M. or so is actually relevant in e-mail signatures because it makes a difference if someone can act as counsel or not. So our corporate lawyers all put their titles in signatures or so.

[Syt]

My academic title is abbreviated MScIS, which stands for Master of Science in Information Systems. I don't put that in my signature or on business cards though.

I sometimes see colleagues who put similar titles into their signatures or on business cards though, not sure why.

If you have a PhD in Germany, it is quite common to use Dr. Smith both in signatures and even when you speak to the person.

In Austria it already starts with Master level. "Herr Magister" or "Frau Magister/Magistra". Though it seems less prevalent among the younger generations.

[Malthus]

The LL.M. or so is actually relevant in e-mail signatures because it makes a difference if someone can act as counsel or not. So our corporate lawyers all put their titles in signatures or so.

It's rarely done here in Canada. All licensed lawyers already have the same designations by definition; only in some specialized fields of law are additional designations relevant.

[Eddie Teach]

Heh, if we accept the JD designation, can we make people call us "doctor"? 

If you want people to call you Dr, maybe you should work on your finger roll.

[CountDeMoney]

The federal government is the only workplace I've ever been in where the job title of "counsel" didn't translate to "lawyer".  All this time I thought these people were lawyers. WTF.

Then again, these are the same people who refer to students as "fellows", even though they are not holding fellowships.

Fucking Fed fantasyland.  #MaybeTrumpIsRightAfterAll

[CountDeMoney]

Heh, if we accept the JD designation, can we make people call us "doctor"? 

If you want people to call you Dr, maybe you should work on your finger roll.

LOL, Phi Slamma Jamma

[Barrister]

LL.B. 4EVAH

Heh, if we accept the JD designation, can we make people call us "doctor"? 

Over my dead body.

[Hamilcar]

Have a bunch of them, yes.

[mongers]

I think I just got a BSc (Hons) after my name on my graduation congratulations cards

I don't have any professional certification, but then I'm an amateur at everything I do.

Likewise.

Me putting BSc (Hons) after my name would look very silly, especially given some people I deal with could use FRS on theirs if they wished.

[Hamilcar]

I think I just got a BSc (Hons) after my name on my graduation congratulations cards

I don't have any professional certification, but then I'm an amateur at everything I do.

Likewise.

Me putting BSc (Hons) after my name would look very silly, especially given some people I deal with could use FRS on theirs if they wished.

Colleague of mine is a bit too eager to put "FRS" everywhere. Everyone thinks it's a bit gauche.

[Zanza]

The LL.M. or so is actually relevant in e-mail signatures because it makes a difference if someone can act as counsel or not. So our corporate lawyers all put their titles in signatures or so.

It's rarely done here in Canada. All licensed lawyers already have the same designations by definition; only in some specialized fields of law are additional designations relevant.

German lawyers are always just "Volljurist" which means you passed the bar exam and can work as lawyer or judge and enjoy privileged lawyer-client communication.
I currently work in a very international project that has lots of involved lawyers and it is interesting to know if someone is actually a specialist for European Union law or has an American law degree or so.

[Admiral Yi]

I was told my undergraduate degree from Georgetown entitles me, by act of Congress, to put "esq." after my name.

[HVC]

I put my designation in the signature of my work email, but not my personal one ( some people do, but I find it odd). I could also use H.B.Comm, I guess

[Oexmelin]

I use the letters and titles in the Angloworld and the Germanworld of academia, where people use them or insist upon them. I don't use them in French.