June 7-12 or June 21-26, 2026
Location: Georgetown University Law Center
Each year we select 60 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 2026 Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers is now CLOSED.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
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 Webinar
Teachers participate in sessions led by Supreme Court experts, advocates, and journalists, as well as Street Law's staff. The Institute reviews six current (or recent) cases and 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 and an evening reception at the Court (Court schedule permitting).
More than 1,600 teachers have attended and as alumni have utilized the strategies and content they learned at SCSI in their classrooms year after year. Collectively, our SCSI alumni reach over 160,000 students each year that they teach.
View last year's agenda. While the agenda is updated each year and reflects current cases before the Supreme Court, last year's agenda is an example of the types of sessions and topics included in the Institute.
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.
- 30 teachers from across the country will be accepted for each Institute (60 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 7-12 or Week 2: June 21-26)
- Have not already attended Street Law's Supreme Court Summer Institute
- 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
- Participate in two cycles of sustained support with Street Law staff
- In addition to the online application, an Administrator Reference Form must be completed by an applicant’s supervisor or administrator by March 1, 2026. Applications without the Administrative Reference Form will not be considered.
- All applicants will be notified of their status no later than April 1, 2026. Please do not attempt to make travel arrangements or pay your registration fee until you are notified of your acceptance.
Logistical Details
Location
Georgetown University Law Center
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 most meals.
Contact
Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions about the Institute.
Event Venue Information
Location: Georgetown University Law Center
600 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
