June 6-11 or June 20-25, 2027
Location: Georgetown Law (tentative)
This year we will select 48 teachers from a pool of applicants to come to Washington, D.C. for six days of educational activities that strengthen and expand instruction about the U.S. Supreme Court.
The application for the 2027 Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers is now OPEN.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2027
The Institute is funded by and delivered in partnership with the Supreme Court Historical Society.
Want to learn more about SCSI or have questions about the application process? Watch our Application Process Informational Video
What Is the Supreme Court Summer Institute?
- Teachers participate in sessions led by Supreme Court experts, and advocates, as well as Street Law's and Supreme Court Historical Society’s staff. The Institute prepares teachers to use innovative methods to teach about both current and historical cases.
- Historically, this exciting opportunity has culminated with a visit to hear decisions handed down in the courtroom (Court schedule permitting).
- More than 1,650 teachers have attended and as alumni have utilized the strategies and content they learned at SCSI in their classrooms year after year.
Application Details and Eligibility
Please read this section closely before applying to confirm that you are eligible to attend and that you complete your application properly.
- 24 teachers from across the United States will be accepted for each Institute (48 total).
- Admission is based on a competitive application process.
- Applicants must:
- Teach secondary (grades 7-12) social studies or law-related education courses
- Commit to attend all sessions (Week 1: June 6-11 or Week 2: June 20-25)
- Have not already attended the Supreme Court Summer Institute in the past.
- Complete one of the following activities after the Institute in order to receive a $200 stipend:
- Conduct training for other teachers
- Write a journal article about the teaching methods or content covered at the Institute
- In addition to the online application, an Administrator Reference Form must be completed by an applicant’s supervisor or administrator by March 1, 2027. Applications without the Administrative Reference Form will not be considered.
- All applicants will be notified of their status no later than April 1, 2027. Please do not attempt to make travel arrangements or pay your registration fee until you are notified of your acceptance.
Interested in applying for the 2027 Supreme Court Summer Institute? Watch our brief informational video on the application process:
Logistical Details
Location
Georgetown Law (tentative)
600 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
Hotel Information
Participants will be eligible for discounted hotel rooms.
Registration Fee
$150 registration fee includes all materials and some meals.
Contact
Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions about the Institute.
Event Venue Information
Location: Georgetown Law (tentative)
600 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
