As part of their civics education programs, many federal courts host civics sites. Links to some follow. For more links to civics resources, please see our Teachers and Students pages.
Featured resources:
Eleventh Circuit Alabama, Florida, Georgia | Northern District of Alabama - Civics Outreach Program video collection Middle District of Florida - Tours, essay contests, naturalization ceremonies, courthouse exhibits Southern District of Florida - Community and educational outreach, civics education and volunteer opportunities |
First Circuit Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island | First Circuit and District of Massachusetts Discovering Justice - Provides civic and justice education through innovative in-school, after-school, and courthouse field trip programs that teach elementary and middle school students about the justice system, the role of law in a democratic society, and the fundamental importance of good citizenship District of Massachusetts - Information about Discovering Justice and Fellowship programs. District of New Hampshire Outreach Activities - A naturalization program for middle school students and a You Be the Judge program for high school students. |
Second Circuit Connecticut, New York, Vermont | Justice for All: Courts in the Community - Public website includes information on court programs, educational materials for high school and adult learners, distance learning, and courthouse visits District of Connecticut - Constitution Quiz Bowl and Art contests, in person programs, teacher resources, and posters Northern District of New York - Naturalization ceremonies, tours |
Third Circuit Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, U.S. Virgin Islands | District of Delaware - High school fellowship program, judge chats, and mock trials. Western District of Pennsylvania - Tours, historical information, Rule of Law Essay Contest |
Fourth Circuit North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia | Courts 4 Civics - Civics essay contests, Constitution Day programs, Court Shorts Video |
Fifth Circuit Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas | Eastern District of Louisiana - Naturalization ceremonies, civics holiday celebrations, historical information Eastern District of Texas - Law Day Art Contest Northern District of Texas - Summer Teacher Institute, tours, civics education resources |
Sixth Circuit Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee | Connections: You, Your Courts, Your Democracy - Teacher and student resources, information about the federal courts, and descriptions of court civics programs Southern District of Ohio - Tours, Law Day Celebrations, teacher resources, historical information Connections: Eastern District of Tennessee Outreach: - Educational information, teacher resources, naturalization ceremonies, historical information, contests Western District of Tennessee - Teachers Law School, Teen Discourse and Decisions, tours, Federal Judiciary History Page, lecture series |
Seventh Circuit Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin | Northern District of Illinois Community Outreach - Tours, Judge Speakers, Court History Museum Southern District of Illinois - Community Outreach Southern District of Indiana - Tours, field trips, educational resources Eastern District of Wisconsin - Kids, Courts, and Citizenship is a program for City of Milwaukee students, created by the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association in partnership with the Court, Federal Defender Services of Wisconsin, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the U.S. Probation Office and the U.S. Marshal's Office in the Eastern District of Wisconsin; also has a Summer Youth Institute, Teacher institute, and Mentor and Internship programs. |
Eighth Circuit Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota | District of Minnesota - Tours, art contest, historical information, a social media account to announce court outreach events Eastern District of Missouri - Tours, educational programs, teacher resources, historical information |
Ninth Circuit Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington | Eastern District of California - Open Doors in Federal Courts Southern District of California Judicial Learning Center - Tours, videos, historical information, contests, exhibits and displays District of Guam - Community Outreach, naturalization ceremonies Eastern District of Washington - Webinars, teacher resources, Bill of Rights Photography Contest Western District of Washington - Judicial Institute for Teachers, mock trials, educational resources |
Tenth Circuit Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming | Tenth Circuit Public Education - Tours, historical information |
Eleventh Circuit Alabama, Florida, Georgia
| Northern District of Alabama - Civics Outreach Program video collection Middle District of Florida - Tours, essay contests, naturalization ceremonies, courthouse exhibits Southern District of Florida - Community and educational outreach, civics education and volunteer opportunities |
| District of Columbia Circuit | District of Columbia Circuit - Information on the Federal Judiciary |
| Federal Circuit | Civic Education - Teacher resources, student resources, historical information |