2026 Washington, DC 1L Chris Morvillo Scholarship

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive – where diverse perspectives are recognized and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. 

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

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, you'll stay connected and engaged. We’ll invite you to join us at firmwide activities like office events, training programs and community activities. You’ll receive firm news and updates and continue to build relationships with the team.

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

The benefits

1L scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a payment of up to $50,000. The 1L award will be paid in three installments:

$10,000 upon joining as a 1L summer law clerk

$20,000 upon joining as a 2L summer law clerk

$20,000 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)

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.

Equal opportunities statement

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