Networking for internships at boutiques?

Currently, a sophomore applying for SA2023 internships at regional boutiques. When applying for these, should I still be reaching out to analysts for a coffee chat/networking as I would for BB, EB, MM SA2024? The shops I'm applying to are around 15-50 people max- do you need referrals in the same way you would for BB, etc recruiting? Or would I be fine just submitting an application through the job posting?

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