2025 Summer Law Clerk (Washington, DC)

This inclusive employer is a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Job Description

The role

Summer Law Clerks in our Washington, DC office interview for and directly join one of the following practice groups – Antitrust, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Projects (Energy & Infrastructure), or Tech Digital. Candidates interested in Litigation & Dispute Resolution should have a strong interest in cross-border white collar investigations, civil litigation, and compliance.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school, with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2026. Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or German language skills are a strong positive factor as is international experience and interest. Complete applications must include a resume and law school transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable). Only complete applications will be considered.

The salary for this role is $225,000.

Company Description

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

Additional Information

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

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