2027 Houston 1L Summer Law Clerk and Chris Morvillo Scholarship

Clifford Chance • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Clifford Chance is recruiting for Houston-based 1L Summer Law Clerk positions and Chris Morvillo Scholarship recipients. Summer clerks will have the opportunity to work closely with global practice groups, including Corporate Transactions & Advisory, Environmental, Project Finance & Development, Capital Markets, Disputes, Structured Finance, and Debt Finance. The program emphasizes collaboration, formal and informal training, and relationship-building across the firm's global network.

All candidates selected for the 2027 1L Summer Program, whether as a Chris Morvillo Scholar or as a 1L Summer Law Clerk, will receive an offer that includes participation in both the 2027 and 2028 Summer Programs. Accepting the offer represents a commitment to join the firm for both summers. After the 1L summer, participants will stay connected through office events, training programs, community initiatives, firm news, and continued relationship-building.

Requirements

• Be enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school.
• Have an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2029.
• Submit a complete application including a resume and law school transcript; an unofficial transcript is acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in Law Review or a specialty journal.
• Participation in moot court or mock trial competitions.
• Involvement in transactional law competitions or student organizations focused on energy, environmental, business, finance, or international legal issues.
• Spanish or Portuguese language skills.
• A strong international interest.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the firm's global practice groups.
• Participate in collaborative work and formal and informal training.
• Build relationships across the firm's global network.
• Remain connected to the firm through office events, training programs, and community initiatives after the 1L summer.

Benefits

• Chris Morvillo Scholarship benefits for selected scholarship recipients.
• Participation in both the 2027 and 2028 Summer Programs.
• Formal and informal training.
• Office events, training programs, community initiatives, and continued global networking after the 1L summer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed