Discovering Justice, a nonprofit organization housed in the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse, is dedicated to educating for democracy by teaching about justice.

Through four interactive programs, Discovering Justice creates democratic dialogue and civic exchange to transform viewpoints.

It works with judges and attorneys, schools and other nonprofit partners, law firms and government agencies, and other volunteers. It uses courtrooms as theatres and places for civic discourse.

Mock trial program: Students work with teams of attorneys at their law offices. They spend 2 hours a week for 10 weeks learning to litigate a mock trial. They present the mock trials at the Moakley U.S. Courthouse in front of real judges, adult jurors, their families and friends.

Theatre Program: Students attend interactive plays at a courthouse. They are asked to decide a legal issue of historic and modern significance. They discuss the decision with a judge or lawyer.

Elementary civic education curriculum: First–4th grade students complete a 12-week curriculum written by Discovering Justice. They explore civic questions through literature. They visit courthouses and meet with lawyers and judges.

Docent tour program: Citizens of all ages tour the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse or the John Adams Courthouse to learn about the art and architecture in each building. Students also receive an overview of the court system.

Addresses a range of promising practices and learning goals while linking the legal profession to educational processes... a strong and authentic program.

-CMS Review