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Summer associates and associates at Bilzin Sumberg develop deep, meaningful relationships within the firm among partners and peers. We are passionate about teaching, mentoring, and providing you with the tools needed to take charge of your professional growth because investing in your professional development strengthens our ability to  serve our clients. Our suite of training, mentorship, and professional development offerings include:

  • Direct one-on-one training and mentoring from partners provided through the opportunity to be fully immersed as a member of a matter team
  • Comprehensive formal training program facilitated through training committee
  • Capped pro bono credit towards billable hour requirement
  • 1900 Billable Hour Requirement
  • Annual Academy for Professional Development program, which is an immersive training program that incorporates a holistic approach to practicing law in the community
  • Bi-annual review of performance by the firm’s partnership admission committee to provide transparency in performance and provide feedback on further development
 

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At Bilzin Sumberg, community engagement is more than a day of service – it’s a cornerstone of who we are. Each year, the firm’s lawyers provide thousands of hours of pro bono legal services, advancing access to justice for all. “What more can we do?” is a question we aren’t afraid to ask. Associate

David Jessup, Jr.

Mentorship is a core part of the firm ethos and a corporate priority at Bilzin Sumberg. Despite working on some of the most complex development projects in Florida, the firm’s partners always make time to impart their knowledge and skills to younger attorneys. The mentorship I have received is holistic in nature, covering all the factors that comprise success as an attorney: legal acumen, business development skills, knowledge of client industries, and best practices for client engagement. Associate

Andrés T. Rivero

I started at Bilzin Sumberg as a Summer Associate and chose to build my career here because the firm is exceptionally devoted to its people. The firm’s recognition for its dedication to nurturing the growth of its attorneys is well earned. My success has been shaped by those here who have invested in me, personally and professionally. Co-Head, CMBS and Real Estate Capital Markets

Lindsey Z. Parker

The Associate Life

Through the Associates Life Blog, Bilzin Sumberg invites our summer associates and first year associates to share all kinds of experiences, from working with us to growing friendships in and outside the office.
Get Oriented: How to Make the Most of the First Week as a Summer Associate
Savannah shared some useful tips in preparing for your first day, the next step is having a great first week as a summer associate. Last year, before my first day at Bilzin Sumberg, I remember wondering what we’d be doing. I wondered if we would do icebreakers and meet attorneys, or maybe start assignments…
Matters of the Heart: Pro Bono at Bilzin Sumberg
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…
Summer Tag-Alongs at Bilzin Sumberg
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…
A Letter from the 2023 Summer Associates
And just like that, our 9 weeks are over. 9 weeks of hand shaking, Westlaw researching, happy hour attending, memo writing, and last minute lunch planning have come to an end, and all we can say to you is thank you. Thank you for giving us this amazing opportunity to not…
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The Academy

We believe in preparing our associates for meaningful careers that extend beyond our successful Summer Associates Program. The Academy for Professional Development, Bilzin Sumberg's immersive training program for first-year associates, focuses on the development of critical professional and intrapersonal skills. The Academy concentrates on four key components:

  • 1) relationship building
  • 2) work-life balance
  • 3) social competence
  • 4) effective writing.

These factors are paramount to the development of legal professionals proficient in the law, who have a keen understanding of business practices and a strong network of relationships.

The Academy empowers our associates to achieve a larger perspective, enhancing our commitment to provide quality services to our clients while remaining at the forefront of an ever-changing marketplace.

Investing in Your Future: Training & Mentorship at Bilzin Sumberg

At Bilzin Sumberg, we are dedicated to the professional growth of our summer associates and associates , offering them exposure to pivotal legal issues and mentorship from seasoned lawyers. Our comprehensive training programs grant insights into the daily roles, challenges, and opportunities. 

Each associate benefits from personalized guidance through our mentorship program, where mentors not only advocate for you but also introduce you to our firm’s culture, practices, and clients. They play a crucial role in recruitment, performance reviews, and your early career development, ensuring your voice is heard within our hiring committee. Being paired with a mentor ensures that each associate receives the personalized attention and support they need. Your mentor acts as your advocate and serves as a guide to our firm’s practices, people, matters and clients. Mentors participate in recruitment, mid-summer and end-of-summer reviews, as well as early career growth, and advocate on your behalf at hiring committee meetings.

Summer Program

At Bilzin Sumberg, we invite ambitious 1L law students to apply for our Summer Associate Program, where you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside our accomplished attorneys and build meaningful connections. Our program offers exposure to diverse practice areas, and you work on real-world legal issues in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We welcome 1L applicants who have not yet accepted a 2L summer position to submit their cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jbuchsbaum@bilzin.com or bcobas@bilzin.com. Applications will be reviewed in early December, with interviews occurring through March. You may supplement your application with transcripts once they become available.

National Association of Law Placement (NALP)

Bilzin Sumberg is a proud member of the National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and supports NALP's guidelines for the extension, confirmation, and acceptance of offers to law students. To learn more about our hiring history, please download our NALP form.

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