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Diversity Scholarships

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As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we are proud to offer the Clifford Chance 1L and 2L Diversity Scholarships in our Houston, New York and Washington, DC offices. As a 1L or 2L summer law clerk, you will have the opportunity to embrace team collaboration, receive formal and informal training, and build relationships with our global network, uncovering what it really means to be a Clifford Chance lawyer. 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 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:

  1. $10,000 upon joining as a 1L summer law clerk
  2. $20,000 upon joining as a 2L summer law clerk
  3. $20,000 upon joining as a first-year associate


2L scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a payment of up to $50,000, with the award paid in two installments:

  1. $25,000 upon joining as a 2L summer law clerk
  2. $25,000 upon joining as a first-year associate

The requirements

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school, with an anticipated graduation in Spring 2027.


Complete applications must include a resume, law school transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable) and personal statement. Only complete applications will be considered.

Your personal statement

Diversity remains a critical issue in the legal profession, and it’s important to us. Tell us what you see as the main challenge and what more can be done to improve diversity and inclusion in our field. (max 500 words)

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Applications

We believe that our differences makes us stronger and seek to hire students from all backgrounds regardless of age, race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, familial status or religion.


1L scholarship: Applications will be accepted starting November 15, 2024 and will close on January 31, 2025.


2L scholarship: Applications will be accepted starting May 15, 2025.

Meet 1L Scholar Naomi Flores

Hear Naomi's perspective on the application process and about her summer at Clifford Chance.

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