MSU COL: 30th Circuit Court

Project Description

Project Description

***THIS PROJECT IS FOR FALL 2026 1L MSU COLLEGE OF LAW STUDENTS ONLY***

Access to Justice issues will be discussed at all sites.  Some sites require participants to pass through security protocols, including metal detectors.  If you are visiting such location, you may need to remove belts, jewelry/watches, cell phones, and bags may be searched.  Travel lightly to promote ease of entry.  

We recommend all participants wear their Foundations Week Polo shirts and business casual pants (not shorts nor jeans). 

All participants must check-in at the welcome event held at Hannah Community Center.  All transportation will depart from the Hannah Community Center and you must check in to receive your confirmed site, bus number and table assignment.

Schedule for the Day

9:00–9:30 a.m.           Check-in/Coffee and Snacks              Hannah Community Center

9:30–10:00 a.m.         Program                                              Hannah Community Center

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Access to Justice Day Site Visits      Community, Various

1:00–3:00 p.m.           Lunch & Reflection                             Hannah Community Center

Project Date

August 27, 2026

Project Locations and Shifts

Project Coordinator

Audra Foster

audra.foster@law.msu.edu

517-432-6810  

Community Partner - 30th Circuit Court

About 30th Circuit Court

NOTE:  Students will be viewing Court Proceedings and discussing access to justice issues with the Judge, including the Phoenix Court.

The 30^th Judicial Circuit Court conducts court matters in nine courtrooms.  Of these, Family Division matters are heard in four courtrooms and General Trial Division matters are heard in five courtrooms.  Eight of the nine courtrooms are located in the Veterans Memorial Courthouse in Lansing, Michigan; the ninth courtroom is located in the county seat in Mason, Michigan. 

Website: https://cc.ingham.org/courts_and_sheriff/circuit_court/