2027 1L London Summer Program / 2028 2L US Summer Program

This unique two-summer program includes a 1L Summer Law Clerk position with the Capital Markets group in our London office in summer 2027, followed by a 2L Summer Law Clerk position in one of our U.S. offices (Houston, New York, or Washington, D.C.) in summer 2028.

During your time in London, you will work closely with lawyers across our US and European offices and gain exposure to the firm's global platform. You will also have the opportunity to meet our US-based 2L Summer Law Clerks when they visit our headquarters for a week of structured programming, training, and networking events.

Following your 1L summer, you will remain engaged with the firm through programming and touchpoints designed to prepare you for your 2L summer in the US. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will return to Clifford Chance as a 2L Summer Law Clerk in summer 2028 in Houston, New York, or Washington, D.C.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a J.D. program at an ABA-accredited law school, with an anticipated graduation in Spring 2029. Complete applications must include a resume, law school transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable), and personal statement outlining why you are interested in joining our London team this summer (max 500 words).

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