2027 Houston 1L Summer Law Clerk and Chris Morvillo Scholarship

We are a global law firm with a collaborative and inclusive culture, seeking a 1L Summer Law Clerk and Chris Morvillo Scholarship recipient for our Houston office.

As a 1L Summer Law Clerk, you will work closely with our global practice groups, focusing on Corporate Transactions & Advisory, Environmental, Project Finance & Development, Capital Markets, Disputes, Structured Finance, and Debt Finance.

Preferred qualifications include membership in Law Review or a specialty journal, participation in moot court or mock trial competitions, and involvement in transactional law competitions or student organizations focused on energy, environmental, business, finance, or international legal issues.

All candidates selected for our 1L Summer Program will receive an offer that includes participation in both our 2027 and 2028 Summer Programs. As a Chris Morvillo Scholar, you will also receive the benefits associated with the scholarship.

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

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school, with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2029. Spanish and Portuguese language skills are highly valued.

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. 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.