Educational Outreach

Fourth Circuit Constitution Day Program - September 17, 2020

The Federal Court System

About Federal Courts

About the U.S. Courts of Appeals

Court Role and Structure

Federal Courts & the Public

Federal Courts and What They Do (pdf)

FAQs about Federal Judges & Judgeships

Map of Federal Circuit and District Courts (pdf)

Comparing Federal & State Courts

The U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights

Interactive U.S. Constitution (National Constitution Center)

Bill of Rights (National Archives)

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

The Fourth Circuit is one of twelve regional appellate courts within the federal judicial system. The court hears appeals from federal district courts in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and from federal administrative agencies.

The Appeals Process

History of the Fourth Circuit

Judges of the Fourth Circuit

Circuit Map (pdf)

Listen to Oral Arguments

Read Fourth Circuit Cases

Visiting the Court

Attend Oral Argument Sessions in Richmond, VA

Attend Oral Argument Sessions at a Law School

Student groups planning to attend oral argument in Richmond are encouraged to contact the student coordinator at (804) 916-2715 for assistance in coordinating their visit.

Group tours of the courthouse can be scheduled by contacting the tour coordinator at (804) 916-2715.

Online activities and games for students of all ages on iCivics.org

For Teachers

Educational Resources
Educational Activities
Civics Renewal Network
The Federal Courts: Civics Education
(Federal Judges' Association)

Multimedia

2019 Fourth Circuit Essay Contest

(WTVR News)

Pathways to the Bench

Watch judges' stories about their pathways to the bench in this video series.

Court Shorts: Impartial Federal Judiciary

Watch the uscourts.gov video on An Impartial Federal Judiciary.