Discovering Justice Field Trip Request Form

ORGANIZERS CONTACT INFORMATION (Faculty or Administrative Personnel at School)

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Make sure the "ORGANIZER'S CONTACT INFORMATION" is properly filled out. This is how we will contact you about your request!

GROUP INFORMATION

Which school will be attending this field trip to the John J Moakley Courthouse?

What is your organization's address?

Number of Attendees

Grade Level of Attendees

Other - Please Describe

Have you attended a Courthouse field trip with Discovering Justice before?

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Preferred Date and Time 1

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Preferred Date and Time 2

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Preferred Date and Time 3

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In this section, you can personalize your field trip. However, if you prefer to book a virtual field trip do not fill out the section below. If you are interested in a virtual trip please select that option below. Virtual field trips are for students in grades 1-12. The trips will be 30-45 minutes long. This includes a short "tour" of the courthouse or introduction to the justice system and a meeting with a judge or legal professional. Virtual field trips are free of charge.

Please select what kind of field trip you would like to book.

In PersonVirtual

Which activities would your group want to attend? NOTE: Every group can only do 2 activities. Please only pick two activities.

Activity (A): Guided tour of Moakley Courthouse

Students will explore the workings of the courthouse as well as the themes and ideals of justice and democracy through viewing, analyzing, and discussing key features of the courthouse on a tour, including a “jury and justice” activity in a real courtroom. (45 minutes)

Would you like to select Activity (A)?

YesNo

Activity (B): Visit with a judge

Students will explore issues of justice in a courtroom and hear about a judge’s career path, role in our justice system, and experiences in the legal profession. (20 minutes)

Would you like to select Activity (B)?

YesNo

Activity (C): Observe U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts or U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit proceedings OR participate in an interactive Courtroom Activity

Students in grades 8-12 will sit in on a live trial or appeals court oral arguments and take part in a discussion afterwards with a Discovering Justice staff and their teacher about what they observed in court. (45-60 minutes)

Students Grades K-2 & 6-8 will participate in an interactive discussion and Courtroom Activity about a real trial, and answer the question "What is Justice?" (60 minutes)

Would you like to select Activity (C)?

YesNo

Can every adult in your group produce a Photo ID?

YesNoNot Applicable

Food and drink will not be permitted in the courthouse. If you plan to eat at the cafe or bring school lunches or food, you must communicate this ahead of time for special approval and arrangements to bring it into the courthouse. Please check all that apply.

I plan for my students to buy food in the café.I plan to bring lunches from school to the courthouse.We will eat lunch back at school or in the Seaport area.I am attending a virtual field trip.

Is there anything you would like us to know about the needs of your group?

Any comments, questions, or concerns? Leave them here and we will get back to you!

How did you hear about Discovering Justice field trip program?

Please request field trip dates one month in advance. Please note that visits with judges and jury trials are not guaranteed because Discovering Justice does not control the court schedule.

Field trips, court visits, and tours are provided at no cost. We appreicate a donation of $8/per student for K-12 trips and $10/person for college groups and adults.

You will receive a follow-up email from Discovering Justice's Courthouse Programs Associate Kiara Batista or a Courthouse Fellow (fieldtrips@discoveringjustice.org).

Note: Please submit a separate request form to book more than one field trip or to book a trip for a separate class. In addition, Discovering Justice does not provide transportation to the Moakley courthouse. Thank you.