Seeing all of the bonus memos come out. What does it mean to be a “qualified associate” at your firm? Does this mean you have to hit a billable requirement to receive your bonus?

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During a good year, it may mean so long as you’re not in bad standing due to performance issues. During a down year, it may mean you have to be hitting your billable target. I’ve found it’s highly discretionary like most things (unless of course your firm actually defines somewhere who is “qualified”).

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Generally yes.

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Don’t we all hate the discretionary word

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It varies firm to firm and is based on a variety of factors. Things that can make you non qualified include : violating time entry policies (too much late time), not meeting a pro bono requirement, not meeting a non billable requirement such as client development, not being in good standing with the state bar, bad performance reviews, HR issues, out on disability etc etc.

But if you’re having issues to the point where you’re not qualified, the firm has probably already let you know, I don’t think it’s going to be a last minute surprise to anyone.

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