Providence, RI 2027

Hometowns Program

Civics Education / Hometowns Program / Providence, RI 2027

Spring 2027

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Application Due Feb 7, 2027 11:59 pm EST

Participate in a free, week-long program with the Supreme Court Historical Society and the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Over the course of the program, you will take a deep dive into the Judicial Branch through the Supreme Court case Rhode Island v. Innis. 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: April 19-23, 2027

Time: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Location: U.S. District Courthouse for the District of Rhode Island, 1 Exchange Ter, Providence, RI 02903

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: February 7, 2027, 11:59 pm ET.

Key Hometowns Info

  • Explore a local case which impacted the rights of all accused people in the United States
  • 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 Providence, 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

 

The Hometowns program exceeded my expectations. I came into the program excited but nervous, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. By the end of the week, I had learned so much about the federal court system, Supreme Court cases, and the Constitution. I also became more comfortable asking questions and discussing legal issues with judges, lawyers, and other students. It was an experience I will always remember.
Benedita A.
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 100000% recommend Hometowns. Specifically in school I’ve never been able to do such deep a dive into a single topic that I’ve actually been interested in, but here we were able to have such intellectual conversations with other students and professionals. If you’re even just starting to think you might be interested in law, try it! It’s free, why not?
Amelia P.

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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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Please complete all sections of the application. When providing an email address, please use a personal email. School systems can block our email addresses and you may miss important information regarding your application!

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

Letter of Recommendation Submission