Tuition reimbursement is available to employees and is provided to accredited schools for job-related courses, provided the final grade is C or better.
Reimbursement for tuition expenses will be limited to a maximum of four (4) terms/classes per year. The Firm will not make any reimbursement for registration fees, textbooks, workbooks, or other in-class materials.
Any tuition reimbursement in excess of $5,250 will be reported as taxable income.
Below is a schedule of tuition reimbursement based on the Employee Type:
| Employee Type | First Two Years of Employment | Two or More Years of Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Employees | Reimbursement of up to 75% of tuition cost to a maximum of $300 per quarter/semester. | Reimbursement of up to 100% of tuition cost to a maximum of $350 per quarter/semester. |
| Full-Time Non-Exempt Employees (excludes Paralegals) | Reimbursement of up to 75% of tuition cost to a maximum of $300 per quarter/semester. | Reimbursement of up to 100% of tuition cost to a maximum of $350 per quarter/semester. |
| Exempt Employees | Reimbursement of up to 75% of tuition cost to a maximum of $400 per quarter/semester. | Reimbursement of up to 100% of tuition cost to a maximum of $450 per quarter/semester. |
| Senior Administrators & Non-Partner Attorneys |
Reimbursement of up to 75% of tuition cost. Reimbursements over $1,000 need approval from the Chief Financial Officer. | Reimbursement of up to 75% of tuition cost. Reimbursements over $1,000 need approval from the Chief Financial Officer. |
| Paralegals* | Reimbursement of 100% for any tuition cost under $400. If over $400, reimbursement of up to 75% of tuition cost to a maximum of $500 per quarter/semester. | Reimbursement of 100% for any tuition cost under $400. If over $400, reimbursement of up to 75% of tuition cost to a maximum of $500 per quarter/semester. |
* Paralegals pursuing certification will be reimbursed 100% of tuition costs until certification is obtained, provided the attending educational institution has been approved by the Firm.
It is necessary to obtain reimbursement approval prior to registering for the course to determine if it qualifies as a job-related course. Please submit all requests via the Tuition Refund Request form to the Chief Human Resources Officer after receiving supervisory approval.