What Do Summer Associates Want? These Firms

Miami Partner Eduardo Ramos was quoted in a Law360 article summarizing the results of the publication's 2025 Summer Associate Survey, where Holland & Knight ranked fourth among the Top 25 "Dream Firms." The article also analyzed the evolving recruitment landscape for summer associates and the factors that attract top law students to leading firms. Mr. Ramos, who serves as the hiring partner in Miami, described how today's candidates are more proactive and better prepared, often seeking authentic insights from alumni and community members about a law firm's culture and values rather than relying solely on online research. He also highlighted a key component of Holland & Knight's summer program is allowing students to gain experience across multiple practice areas, from corporate transactions to litigation, instead of focusing them on a specific section.

"You'd be surprised — a lot of times by the end of the summer, these students say, 'Wow, I'm so glad I had the opportunity to work in this particular area, because I never even knew I liked it, and I never even knew about it,'" he said.

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