Louisville, KY

Investigate the Supreme Court case Lochner v. New York (1905) and learn more about one of Kentucky’s own, Supreme Court Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan. Participate in a free after-school, semester-long program in conjunction with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. The Hometowns program includes:

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

Create a collaborative capstone project to educate your community about Justice Harlan’s impact. Lunch, snacks, and Supreme Court swag for all participants.

Program Details

Orientation dates: August 3 & 4, 2026 – 8:45 -3:30 p.m. Semester program will meet on Wednesdays – specific dates TBD

Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Location: Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law

Important: Please submit your academic reference via the online submission form at the bottom of this page by the application deadline: May 4, 2026, 5 p.m. ET.

Learn about the Supreme Court in your Hometown

• Explore a Supreme Court case with a Harlan dissent
• Collaborate with students from across the Greater Louisville area
• 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 Louisville, 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

 

Featured image of the 1903 Fuller Court is courtesy of the Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States.

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