Scholarships
The Chris Morvillo Scholarship was established in 2025, in honor of our partner Chris Morvillo who passed away in August 2024. Chris joined the firm in 2011 and was a dedicated and respected partner who cared deeply about his clients and our people. He was a close friend to many and served on our Hiring Committee for over a decade. He was a tireless mentor to students and lawyers at all stages of their careers, whose interest in an individual's experience helped make Clifford Chance a welcoming and supportive place to work. A former legal writing professor at Fordham University School of Law, Chris understood the importance of teaching, while also remaining a lifelong student.
As a 1L Chris Morvillo Scholar, you will have the opportunity to embrace team collaboration, receive formal and informal training, and build relationships with our global network. 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:
- $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
This payment schedule is fixed and cannot be altered.
The requirements
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school, with an anticipated graduation in Spring 2029.
Complete applications must include a resume, law school transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable) and personal statement. Only complete applications will be considered.
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).
Applications
We 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:
- Houston
- New York
- Washington, DC
Applications
We 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:
- Houston
- New York
- Washington, DC