Each year, Bilzin Sumberg arranges for its summer associates to attend a breakfast with judges from the Southern District of Florida. In honor of that tradition, Bilzin’s summers travel a few blocks down Brickell Ave, sit with associates summering at firms all across Miami, and enjoy a continental breakfast before receiving advice from the judges.
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
As part of our summer associate program, we had the exciting opportunity to participate in a Real Estate Mock Transaction that combined hands-on legal training with a fun and creative storyline inspired by Wicked.
The fictional scenario involved Elphaba (portrayed by Devin Amdursky) purchasing a plot of land in Miami from Glinda (portrayed by
When I first heard that the summer associate program would “fly by,” I smiled politely but inwardly assumed that was just something people say. Now, with the summer winding down, I can confirm—it really does fly. Part of this I attribute to having the opportunity to work on fascinating projects with associates and partners of
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
This week, the 2025 Summer Associate class enjoyed an evening that combined delicious food with career inspiration. Bilzin Sumberg hosted us at Two Chefs for a cooking class and family-style dinner, joined by attorneys who, like us, began their journeys as summer associates at Bilzin Sumberg.
We were struck by how many of these
On June 3rd, the summer associates had the privilege of participating in the Pro Bono Clinic organized by Bilzin Sumberg and the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA), an experience that reaffirmed the profound impact legal professionals can have on their communities. The clinic focused on assisting undocumented minors—who have endured neglect, abuse, or abandonment—in
I was in a great mood during the forty minute bus ride from Brickell to Miami Gardens. We had just finished our birthday celebration for Ashton where I devoured multiple Bundtinis from Nothing Bundt Cakes (no calories on Ashton’s birthday!), and I had been receiving incredible date night recommendations throughout the entirety of the ride.
After spending seven years in the working world before heading to law school, I wasn’t sure what it would feel like to press pause on a full-time career and dive into textbooks and cold calls. As rewarding (and intense) as my 1L year was, by the time May rolled around, I was more than ready
One of the most meaningful aspects of the summer associate experience at Bilzin Sumberg has been the firm’s emphasis on mentorship. From the very first day of orientation, each summer associate was thoughtfully paired with a mentor aligned with their practice area of interest. Since then, regular lunches, coffee chats, and impromptu hallway conversations have