2026 Washington, DC 1L Chris Morvillo Scholarship

The role

As a Chris Morvillo Scholar you will have the opportunity to embrace team collaboration receive formal and informal training and build relationships with our global network. Following your summer youll stay connected and engaged. Well invite you to join us at firmwide activities like office events training programs and community activities. Youll receive firm news and updates and continue to build relationships with the team.

The salary for all summer law clerk roles is $225000.

The benefits

1L scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a payment of up to $50000. The 1L award will be paid in three installments:

$10000 upon joining as a 1L summer law clerk

$20000 upon joining as a 2L summer law clerk

$20000 upon joining as a first-year associate

Personal statement

Chris epitomized the values that reflect the unique culture at Clifford Chance. Curiosity ambition inclusion and compassion form part of our DNA and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where we can continue to learn from one another. Share what makes you unique what inspires you and how you hope to contribute to our Americas Inclusion Initiatives. (max 500 words)

Qualifications :

Experience 

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2028. Spanish Portuguese Mandarin and German language skills are highly valued as is a strong international interest. Complete applications must include a resume and law school transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable). Applicants are invited to update their application once their transcript has been released with their first semester grades.

Additional Information :

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance we forge an inclusive culture where all perspectives are recognised and valued. Its a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment from recruitment and selection to development progression and day-to-day working life.  

Find out more about our inclusive culture here

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern