2027 Houston 1L Summer Law Clerk and Chris Morvillo Scholarship

Clifford Chance • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Clifford Chance is recruiting for its 2027 Houston summer program, offering both 1L Summer Law Clerk positions and Chris Morvillo Scholarships. Summer participants will have the opportunity to work closely with global practice groups focused on Corporate Transactions & Advisory, Environmental, Project Finance & Development, Capital Markets, Disputes, Structured Finance, and Debt Finance. All selected candidates receive an offer to participate in both the 2027 and 2028 Summer Programs; accepting the offer commits the candidate to joining the firm for both summers.

Chris Morvillo Scholars also receive scholarship benefits and opportunities for team collaboration, formal and informal training, and relationship-building across the firm's global network. After the first-year summer, scholars remain connected through office events, training programs, and community initiatives, and receive firm news and updates.

The salary for all U.S.-based summer law clerk roles is $225,000.

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.

Benefits

• Chris Morvillo Scholarship benefits for scholarship recipients
• Formal and informal training
• Office events, training programs, and community initiatives for continued connection after the first summer

What This Job Offers

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