Ft. Worth/Dallas, TX 2027

Hometowns Program

Civics Education / Hometowns Program / Ft. Worth/Dallas, TX 2027

Summer 2027

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Application Due Apr 4, 2027 11:59 pm EDT

Participate in a free, week-long program with the Supreme Court Historical Society and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Over the course of the program, you will take a deep dive into the Judicial Branch through the historic Supreme Court case Logan v. United States. The Hometowns program includes:

  • Expert speakers from your community
  • Panel discussions with judges, attorneys, and other court staff
  • Live court proceedings
  • Collaborative learning activities

Create a summative capstone project to educate your community about the case’s impact.

Lunch, snacks, and Supreme Court swag will be provided to all participants.

Program Details

Dates: June 21-27, 2027

Time: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Location: Fort Worth Federal Courthouse, 501 W 10th St, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Important: Though letters of reference may be submitted separately, they MUST be submitted via the online submission form at the bottom of this page by the application deadline: April 4, 2027, 11:59 pm ET.

Key Hometowns Info

  • Explore a local case which impacted the rights of all defendants in federal custody
  • Collaborate with students from across your district
  • Network with Federal Judges, area attorneys, historians, and local advocates
  • Educate your community about its history with a capstone project

Eligibility

To apply for Hometowns Fort Worth/Dallas, students must:

  • Be a current or rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grader
  • Be able to attend all sessions in-person
  • Obtain 1 (one) academic reference

 

My favorite part of the program was the speakers. It was honestly crazy that I got the chance to hear from the various people that we got to meet and they all shared very valuable information with us.
Cate P.
The most valuable piece of knowledge that I gained during this program is how differently the courts work than is portrayed in media. They are a much more civil and balanced process and it was amazing to see a system that has respect for itself in today’s world.
Eliza D.
Yes, I would definitely recommend this program to my friends and classmates. It is a unique opportunity to learn about the federal court system from judges, attorneys, and other legal professionals. The program is interactive, encourages students to ask questions, and helps make complex legal topics easier to understand. I also enjoyed meeting other students who were interested in learning about the law, and I left the program with a much better understanding of how the justice system worka
Benedita A.

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Still have questions? We’re here to help.

Email Nicole Maffei, Director of Civics Education, at [email protected].

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Students applying to the Hometowns Program may submit their letter of recommendation separately from their application. Please share the link with your recommender. All letters of recommendation are due by the application close date.

Letter of Recommendation Submission