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.
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Our Real Estate Mock Transaction with a Wicked Twist

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…
CABA Pro Bono Clinic: Empowering Youth in Our Community
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…
Back in Business: A Summer Associate’s Return to the Real World
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…
Billable Hours (and Bytes?): AI and the Summer Associate Experience

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…
Not Just Legal Advice: How Mentorship Shapes the Summer
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…
New Faces, Bright Futures: Our Summer Program Begins


Bilzin Sumberg is thrilled to welcome our 2025 class of Summer Associates! We take pride in offering a truly immersive and hands-on summer experience. Over the coming weeks, they’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our attorneys across practice areas and experience firsthand what makes our firm…
Learning the Ropes: A Mock Real Estate Transaction in Miami
Imagine a scenario where summer associates enter the fictional – but ever-entertaining – Miami high-stakes real estate negotiation involving none other than Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Scooter Braun. This wasn’t just any transaction—it was a meticulously crafted exercise, designed by none other than Jessica Buchsbaum, to impart invaluable lessons about the complexities of…
Democracy in Action: A Summer Associate’s Perspective on the Pompano Beach Public Hearing on the Downtown Redevelopment Agreements
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…
Happy (Hour) to Get to Know the Other Summer Associates
I came into the summer associate program with a lot of goals—become a better legal researcher, a better editor, a better communicator, etc. But a goal I haven’t spoken about as much is a personal one. As someone who is new to Miami, I really wanted to make at least one new friend in the…