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Clifford Chance US Llp

2028 Washington, DC 2L Summer Law Clerk

Washington, DC, US Posted today $225,000

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ComplianceSpringSpanishMandarinGermanRecruitment

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 28 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Clifford Chance US Llp paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Law Clerk” (Paralegals and Legal Assistants) in DC: $140k–$215k, median $178k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 28 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Clifford Chance US Llp paid sponsored hires in similar roles
2 certified filings for “Law Clerk” (Paralegals and Legal Assistants) in DC: $140k–$215k, median $178k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

The role Candidates seeking a position in our Washington, DC summer 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.   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 include a 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.   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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