Highlighted Federal Court Programs
Courts doing innovative, community-facing, or nationally recognized work worth knowing about — and potentially replicating.
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The nation's first educational facility combining active federal judiciary operations with immersive STEM and social studies learning for students. Programs include mock trials exploring a real 1887 case, interactive exhibits on law and innovation, historic house tours, and conversations with Federal Circuit judges. Received the Conner Inn Excellence Award in January 2026.
Judges travel directly to high schools for 90-minute sessions covering career paths, the Constitution, and Q&A with students. Large assembly format encouraged. Scheduling coordinated by dedicated staff.
A public-facing AI assistant deployed on the court's homepage to assist attorneys, litigants, and the public with common questions. One of the first federal district courts to offer this capability publicly.
A locally curated page proactively explaining fee arrangement options and pointing self-represented litigants to specific New Hampshire legal aid resources, including 603 Legal Aid, NH Legal Assistance, NH Modest Means Legal Program, Disability Rights Center, ACLU-NH, and 211NH. The page includes a direct link for those experiencing mental health challenges or homelessness — a simple but meaningful acknowledgment of the full range of people who come to the court for help.
A two-part civic education initiative: a comprehensive standalone website with K-12 curriculum-aligned resources, animated videos, mock trial materials, and educator hubs — plus a planned interactive physical exhibit facility at the Trenton Courthouse. Programs available across three courthouse locations in Camden, Newark, and Trenton.
A dedicated fellowship program for high school students at a federal district court, providing structured civic education and exposure to federal court operations.
The Mediation Advocacy Program provides pro bono counsel for pro se litigants specifically for mediation proceedings. The Digital Evidence Submission Portal is a dedicated external portal for submitting digital media evidence.
A dedicated scheduling system for attorney-client video meetings through courthouse kiosks, serving a geographically large multi-division district spanning Albany, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, Syracuse, and Utica.
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