The Supreme Court Historical Society, the Northern District of Illinois, and the ABA’s Division for Public Education are sponsoring a program for Chicago area high school students. Students participating in the Supreme Court and My Hometown program will investigate the judicial branch by examining the local Sixth Amendment case of Escobedo v. Illinois (1964). Students will have the opportunity to network with and learn from federal and state judges, attorneys, historians, professors, and community members. It looks like an incredible opportunity for high school students.
It will take place during the 2025 fall semester and is free to current ninth, tenth and eleventh grade students. A two-day orientation is scheduled to take place at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, 219 South Dearborn Street on July 22-23, 2025 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The program sessions will take place on select Thursdays from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm during the semester.
A letter of recommendation from a local educator or community member who can attest to their academic and personal qualifications is required. Applications and letters of recommendation are due by April 25, 2025.
For more information and to complete the application, click here. Email your letters of recommendation to nmaffei@supremecourthistory.org.
If you have any questions, please email Juliet Morris (jmorris@supremecourthistory.org).
To view the ILND Hometown Flyer click here.