2027 Houston 1L Summer Law Clerk and Chris Morvillo Scholarship

🏢Job Description

The role

Candidates seeking a position in our Houston, TX summer program will have the opportunity to work closely with our global practice groups, focusing on Corporate Transactions & Advisory, Environmental, Project Finance & Development, Capital Markets, Disputes, Structured Finance, and Debt Finance. Membership in Law Review or a specialty journal, participation in moot court or mock trial competitions, and involvement in transactional law competitions or student organizations focused on energy, environmental, business, finance, or international legal issues are preferred.

We are recruiting for both Chris Morvillo Scholarship recipients and 1L Summer Law Clerk positions. All candidates selected for our 1L Summer Program, whether as a Chris Morvillo Scholar or as a 1L Summer Law Clerk, will receive an offer that includes participation in both our 2027 and 2028 Summer Programs. Acceptance of the offer therefore represents a commitment to join the firm for both summers.

As a Chris Morvillo Scholar, you will also receive the benefits associated with the scholarship, alongside the opportunity to embrace team collaboration, receive formal and informal training, and build relationships across our global network.

Following your 1L summer, you'll remain connected to the firm through office events, training programs, and community initiatives. You'll also receive firm news and updates and continue building relationships across our global network.

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, and Portuguese 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.

🏢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…