Nine weeks ago, we walked through Bilzin Sumberg’s doors eager to learn what it meant to practice law at one of South Florida’s leading firms. Since then, we’ve had the opportunity to work on challenging assignments, learn from exceptional attorneys, and build relationships with people who have made this summer as rewarding personally as it
I still remember walking into the office on my first day, pen and paper in hand, ready to soak up all the information I could. Now, somehow, I’m sitting down to write my final blog post of the summer. Eight of our nine weeks have already gone by. Where did the time go?
Looking back
One of the highlights of my summer so far at Bilzin Sumberg has been the summer associate mock real estate transaction, which has been an experience that has given us a look into the rhythm and strategy of real dealmaking. Representing the sellers are myself, Nicole, and Michael (“the Dream Team”), while Alex and Nate
Before I set foot in the office for my first day, Bilzin Sumberg was already making sure to include the incoming summer associate class in firm events. A few days before the summer program officially began, I attended Bilzin Sumberg’s yearly firm dinner, where I met the rest of this year’s summer associate class for
One unique opportunity our summer associate class had was to be the first to have access to CoCounsel, Westlaw’s legal specific AI tool. During our final week, we had the opportunity to share with the Associate Committee some of our experiences using the tool so that they could better leverage it within their practice groups.
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
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
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
With the potential for disastrous results when used incorrectly, it is easy to see why a law firm would approach the use of AI in practice with trepidation and wariness. However, in the short two weeks since starting at the firm, I have seen how Bilzin Sumberg stands ready to harness the potential that
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