2028 Washington, DC 2L Summer Law Clerk

Clifford Chance; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifford Chance LLP in Washington, DC offers a summer law clerk program across Antitrust & Trade, Disputes, or Project Development & Finance. Applicants should be enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school with graduation planned for Spring 2029 and submit a resume and law school transcript.

Languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin and German are valued, with strong international interest encouraged. The program pays $225,000 for US-based summer clerks.

Qualifications

• Enrollment full-time at an ABA-accredited law school, with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2029.

Responsibilities

• The role includes interviewing for and directly joining one of the following practice groups—Antitrust & Trade, Disputes, or Project Development & Finance.

Skills

Spanish

Portuguese

Mandarin

German

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

• Address: 2001 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006-1001


• City: Washington

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The role

Candidates seeking a position in ourWashington, DCsummer 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.

Qualifications

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 includea 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.

Additional Information

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

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