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Hometown Program – St. Louis, MO

St. Louis Program Schedule, Fall Semester 2024

Summary of the Program

“This program exceeded my expectations. Coming into it, I knew it would be fantastic, but oh my goodness, it was… FANTASTIC. The opportunity to really engage with lawyers, the very people involved in a Supreme Court case, and beyond was absolutely amazing.” Izzy C-G. 


Twenty-one St. Louis area high school students engaged in an immersive federal court program that took them on a journey through Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988). Over the course of the semester-long program, students explored how their hometown case made it to the Supreme Court of the United States after the district trial at the Eastern District of Missouri and appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The students were aided by exceptional local attorneys who served as legal mentors throughout their learning experience as well as federal judges and court staff, law professors, and historical eyewitnesses.

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Student Quotes
"My favorite part of the program was getting to present in front of the judge! I was excited to get a bigger glimpse into what courtroom proceedings look like and what an attorney goes through to prepare for court! I also got buoyed by the feedback the judge gave and I thought it was a very special experience."
Elizabeth A.
“My favorite part of this program was when we spoke to the students that this case impacted. My personal favorite was when I interviewed Leslie Tippet because of the insightful things she had to say about her personal experience”
Eva G.
“The most valuable thing I gained was more experience thinking about legal problems. It’s a very different way of thinking than what I am used to, but it was a good experience and practice.”
Clara B.
“Speaking with Cathy Kuhlmeier after we had finished the interview… was one of my favorite parts of the program. Unplanned conversation where we could ask informal questions about her experience was extremely enlightening and enjoyable.”
Lilly W.
“I had no idea about this case [Ed Johnson v. Tennessee and U.S. v. Shipp] before now. I also have expanded my knowledge of the judicial system and our government in general. This program has taught me so much. Very important information that I probably would not have known if I wasn’t in this program. It also gives you so many opportunities to talk to people in this field.”
Kathryn M.
“I think everything I learned about the court system was incredibly valuable because the government is a big part of our lives today. We need to go about the government and the court system to be able to trust it, so learning this was really helpful.”
Amiya P.
“I’ve really loved the capstone project. I’ve really locked and grasped every detail that we’ve worked on because it’s a hands on project.”
Leah F.
“Yes! I would absolutely recommend this program to a friend or classmate! Truly a life changing experience.”
Leah F.
“The most valuable learning experience for me was when we discussed Ida B. Wells. I think the stereotypes, the different ways people rebelled, and the historical background were also really important as it sets why everything happened the way it did. I think Ida B. Wells is a great historical figure and learning about her is significant as she created news articles, boycotted trains, and even was a prominent figure in the movement for blacks and women.”
Arley M.
“...You may be surprised at how what you are learning can apply to today and how interesting everything is. It’s especially important to pay attention as there is a fun project you do at the end of the camp where you make an exhibit and apply all the knowledge you learned.”
McKinna W.
“Knowing how the Supreme Court works is the most important thing to me, because it’s so influential to the largest debates in our country.”
Lola L.
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