When the court's managing attorney introduces me to new staff members or the law student externs, he includes in his introduction the fact that I have a MLS and JD. That small gesture says volumes. I also believe in hanging the diplomas on the wall (and don't use cheap frames -- show your pride in those degrees!). If nothing else, you may find some fellow alum!
Nanna Frye
Court of Appeal
San Diego, CA
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Subject: "MLS" vs. "MA" or "MS"
The current thread on "college" vs."school" reminded me of an issue I'd like to hear some others to weigh in on.
Although I would not hesitate to use the initials MLS after my name, my degree is technically an MA in library science. Nobody puts an MA after their name without appearing pretentious, because the MA degree is fairly common given the many disciplines it's awarded in. My guess is that even many of our attorneys don't know I have an advanced degree.
Has anyone finessed this issue effectively?
Judy Cole, Law Librarian
Hillsborough County Attorney's Office
601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 27th Fl.
Tampa, FL 33602
Tel: 813-272-5673, Ext. 126
Fax: 813-272-5758
colej@hillsboroughcounty.org
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