Recruit FT or lateral later on

I've seen a few threads on this, but not many related to associates. In your opinion(s) is there downside in recruiting FT during your summer associate stint or should you do your year and then look? I have a feeling FT recruiting will be pretty good this year because it seems like associate class sizes will be down this summer and people will also have more mobility once the COVID situation chills out.

I know that this is in advance, but it has been on my mind so I would appreciate some insight. It would be great to hear from those who have done this.

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