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 the firm, I also attribute it to the active social calendars the Summer Associates get to enjoy as well.
What’s made this experience so memorable isn’t just the legal work, it’s also been the thoughtfully planned schedule filled with events that create community, break up the day, and allow us to get to know each other—and the firm—on a more personal level.
Take this past week as an example:
- On Tuesday, we swapped our suits for sneakers and hit the padel courts with the Tax, Trusts & Estates team, on Wednesday, every single summer associate showed up to a breakfast event about five days early (whoops) – but instead of going back to our desks, we just grabbed breakfast together anyway.
- By Thursday, we were ducking behind neon-lit corners in a friendly-but-fierce laser tag match with the Land Use team.
Experiences like these aren’t just about fun—they’re about connection. They’re part of what makes the culture at Bilzin Sumberg so special. There’s a genuine interest here in making sure we’re doing work that matters, but also that we’re enjoying ourselves and building relationships along the way.The summer may have flown by—but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
