The Supreme Court Historical Society, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts are thrilled to announce an upcoming Supreme Court and My Hometown program in Boston, Massachusetts during the 2025 fall semester. This immersive federal court experience is FREE for high school students.

A two-day orientation will be held on August 19-20, 2025 from 9:00-3:00. The rest of the sessions will take place on select Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00. All program sessions will take place at the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Way, Boston.

Throughout the program, students will explore the judicial branch through the lens of a local case, Smith v. Goguen (1974). They will engage with federal and state judges, attorneys, historians, professors, and community members to investigate the case and gain an in-depth understanding of how it moved through the state and federal court system. As a culminating activity, the students will create a unique capstone project to educate their community about the impact of the case and the federal court system.

All current 9-11 grade students are eligible to apply. Students are responsible for obtaining a letter of recommendation from a local educator or community member who can speak to their academic and personal qualifications. Applications and letters of recommendation are due by April 25, 2025. Letters of Recommendation can be submitted here: supremecourthistory.org/submit-your-letter-of-recommendation/

Application link: supremecourthistory.org/hometown-program-boston-ma/

For more information visit: supremecourthistory.org/hometown-program-boston-ma/.

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