As the 2025 Bilzin Sumberg Summer Associate Program comes to a close, it’s a great time to share some practical advice for next year’s class. The summer flies by quickly, and knowing a few key tips can make all the difference in making the most of your experience. Here’s a guide based on what the
This week, the 2025 Summer Associate Class visited one of Miami’s most iconic neighborhoods: the Design District. The Miami Design District is an internationally recognized hub of art, design, architecture, and—of course—luxury retail. It also happens to be a long-standing Bilzin Sumberg client.
During our visit, we learned about the history of the Design District
As a summer associate at Bilzin, I have had the immense privilege of gaining experience across several fascinating areas of the legal world, from research assignments for litigation to client meetings with private developers. Nothing quite prepared me, however, for the firsthand experience of attending a public hearing on the P3 redevelopment agreement for
Although 2L year was a blast, I must admit that I was counting down the days until I was back at Bilzin Sumberg for the summer! On the second day of my second summer at Bilzin, we kicked off the summer season with a Welcome Event. We embraced the soaring temperatures (by staying inside!)
Closing the doors on nine remarkable weeks, the end of our summer associate journey at Bilzin Sumberg was met with a magical evening at Melissa’s home. The closing event was far from a simple farewell gathering. It was a testament to our shared experiences, a reflection on lessons learned, and a beacon illuminating the
This summer has been chock-full of exciting assignments, thrilling tag-alongs, and too many lunches to count, but Saturday’s event undoubtedly takes the cake. Bilzin Sumberg hosted its annual firm dinner party at the Mayfair House in Coconut Grove, a historic Miami hotel that boasts incredible architecture and gardens.
To begin the evening, Managing Partner Al
One of the highlights of Bilzin Sumberg’s summer associate program is attending tag-alongs! Tag-alongs are opportunities to sit in on meetings, phone calls, hearings, and other interactions that involve clients, judges, opposing counsel, or other parties. These experiences allow summer associates to see the range of what our attorneys do and get a sense
“What exactly does a Summer Associate do?”
I remember asking myself this question when I was in the process of applying to Bilzin Sumberg last year. Much has been written about the exciting social events we’ve been able to attend during our summer at the firm. Let’s switch gears for a moment and talk about
The American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct has a preamble that describes a lawyer as “an officer of the legal system and a public citizen having special responsibility for the quality of justice.” Though I’ve only been working at Bilzin Sumberg for six weeks now as a summer associate, I can confidently say
One large boardroom. Two teams of five summer associates. All ready to get to business.
This week, Bilzin Sumberg kicked off the Mock Real Estate Transaction with the help of Real Estate partners Sara Barli Herald and Phillip Sosnow. Given that Bilzin Sumberg’s award-winning real estate practice group is among the largest in Florida