Discovering Justice Trip Request Form

Discovering Justice Trip Request Form

Thanks for your interest in scheduling a trip to the John J. Moakley U.S. Courthouse with your students. Please fill out the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Organizer Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Please share your preference for a date for your visit to the Moakley Courthouse

Note: Discovering Justice does not offer trips on Mondays.
First Choice*

MonthDayYear
Date
Second Choice*

MonthDayYear
Date
Third Choice*

MonthDayYear
Date
What are you looking to schedule with Discovering Justice?*

An in-person field trip for K-12 studentsA virtual field trip for K-12 studentsA visit with an undergraduate or graduate student groupProfessional eventOther
Scheduling a K-12 Field Trip
School Name*
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
School Type

Public SchoolPrivate SchoolCharter SchoolOther
General Logistics

Note: A typical visit will last 1 hour and 30 minutes. If your group is looking to include lunch as a part of your trip, expect the visit to be 2 hours total.
What is your anticipated arrival time?*

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
What is your anticipated dismissal time?

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Is your group needing to eat lunch at the courthouse as part of your field trip? Note: Lunch will add about 30 mins to your visit.*

Yes, we are looking to purchase lunch at the Café as part of our visit. (Pending approval from courthouse staff.)Yes, we are looking to bring packed / school lunches for students.No, we are not looking to include lunch as part of our visit.
Student Information

Note: For most trips, Discovering Justice is only able to accommodate groups of up to 90 students at a time. If your group is 90 students or larger, we will reference multiple of your preferred dates to complete scheduling. Please also note that for groups looking to schedule a Courtroom Activity, Discovering Justice is only able to accommodate groups of 60 students or fewer.
Anticipated number of students:*
Grade Level(s)

1st Grade2nd Grade3rd Grade4th Grade5th Grade6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade
Field Trip Itinerary

All Field Trips include an inquiry-based, Massachusetts History & Social Studies Framework aligned tour and one other activity. Please choose an activity out of the options below. For more information on these options, please visit our website.
Which activity would you like to participate in in addition to your tour?*

Q&A with a Judge, Assistant United States Attorney, Federal Defender, or other legal professional — Available to all agesCourtroom Activity — Available to students in Grades 1-6 (Please note: for groups looking to schedule a Courtroom Activity, Discovering Justice is only able to accommodate groups of 60 students or fewer in one day.)Observe U.S. District Court (Arraignment Hearing, Jury Trial, Rule 11 Hearing, or Sentencing Hearing) — Available to students in Grades 8 and upObserve U.S. Court of Appeals (Oral Arguments) — Available to students in Grades 9 and up
Scheduling a Virtual Field Trip

Note: A typical virtual field trip will last 1 hour and 30 minutes.
School Name*
School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
School Type

Public SchoolCharter SchoolPrivate SchoolOther
General Logistics
Start Time*

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
End Time

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Would you like to include a virtual Q&A with a judge or other legal professional as part of your event? Note: This will add 30 minutes to the visit's total duration.*

YesNo
Scheduling an Undergraduate or Graduate Visit
School Name*
School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Student Information

Note: Discovering Justice is only able to accommodate groups of 90 students at a time. If your group is 90 students or larger, we will reference multiple of your preferred dates to complete scheduling.
Anticipated number of students:*
Please share a bit more about your students and why you are interested in visiting the Moakley Courthouse.
General Logistics

Note: Dependent on itinerary, a typical visit will last between 1 to 2 hours.
What is your anticipated arrival time?*

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
What is your anticipated dismissal time?

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Courthouse Visit Itinerary

Please choose an activity out of the options below. For more information on these options, please visit our website. We will fit what we can into your visit based on your preferences.
Which activities would you like for your students to participate in?*

Q&A with a Judge, Assistant United States Attorney, Federal Defender, or other legal professionalObserve U.S. District Court (Arraignment Hearing, Jury Trial, Rule 11 Hearing, or Sentencing Hearing)Observe U.S. Court of Appeals (Oral Arguments) — Only available during the first full week of each monthCourthouse tour led by Discovering Justice Staff or Courthouse Education Guide
Scheduling a Courthouse Visit
Could you share a bit more about what brings you to the Moakley Courthouse and what kind of information or experience you are looking to get from your visit? *
What is your anticipated arrival time?*

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
End Time

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option

Courthouse Rules Acknowledgement
Electronics Policy

Anyone without a Bar Card will not be able to bring their cell phone or other electronic devices into the courthouse beyond security. This includes laptops, chargers, earbuds and headphones, and smart watches. Discovering Justice is able to request a waiver to the electronics regulations for two adult chaperones to keep their phones in case of emergency. We will follow up with a request for this information after your visit has been scheduled.
I certify that I have read and understand the Courthouse's Electronics Policy*

Yes
Local Rule 83.3 Photographing, Recording and Broadcasting

Photographing, Recording, and Broadcasting Generally Prohibited. Except as specifically provided in these rules or by order of the court, no person shall take any photograph, make any recording, or make any broadcast by any means, in the course of or in connection with any proceedings in this court, on any floor of any building on which proceedings of this court are or, in the regular course of the business of the court, may it be held.
I certify that I have read and will abide by Local Rule 83.3*

Yes
Courthouse Food and Drink Policy

Outside food and drink are not permitted inside the courthouse. Discovering Justice is able to make an exception only when discussed with trip facilitators during the booking process.
I certify that I have read and understand the Courthouse's Food & Drink Policy*

Yes

Anything Else?
Is there anything else we should know about your group's needs?
Any comments, questions, or concerns? Leave them here and we will get back to you!
How did you hear about Discovering Justice's field trips?*
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Discovering Justice Trip Request Form

Organizer Information

Please share your preference for a date for your visit to the Moakley Courthouse

Scheduling a K-12 Field Trip

General Logistics

Student Information

Field Trip Itinerary

Scheduling a Virtual Field Trip

General Logistics

Scheduling an Undergraduate or Graduate Visit

Student Information

General Logistics

Courthouse Visit Itinerary

Scheduling a Courthouse Visit

Courthouse Rules Acknowledgement

Anything Else?