2027 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 recognised 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. Please note that acceptance of the scholarship includes a commitment to participate in our 2028 Summer Program, as both opportunities form part of a single recruiting and hiring pathway. Following your 1L summer, you'll remain connected to the firm through office events, training programs, and community initiatives. You'll also receive firm news and updates and continue building relationships across our global network.

The salary for all US based 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 had a unique ability to make others feel valued, supported, and included. He believed that the stories, experiences, and perspectives we each bring to the table enrich our profession and strengthen our communities.

For that reason, your personal statement is a critical part of the application. More than an academic exercise, it is an opportunity to share who you are, what has shaped your journey, and the impact you hope to have in your legal career. The strongest statements will not simply describe accomplishments but will offer an authentic reflection of the person behind them, capturing the curiosity, compassion, and commitment to others that defined his legacy. (max 500 words)
 

Your experience 

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school, with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2029. 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), and personal statement. Applicants are invited to update their application once their transcript has been released with their first semester grades.
 

Equal opportunities

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