2028 Washington, DC 2L Summer Law Clerk

The role

Candidates seeking a position in our Washington, DC summer program interview for and directly join one of the following practice groups – Antitrust & Trade, Disputes, or Project Development & Finance. Candidates interested in Disputes should have a strong interest in cross-border white collar investigations, civil litigation, and compliance.

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

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). 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