Students in last semester’s lab addressed justice and technology with an emphasis on the ethical use of technology, its potential to promote a more just world and the potential threats that technology may pose. The fall 2024 semester focused on the root causes of youth gun violence in the local area. Next semester’s program will be built around the relationship between justice and renewable energy transition from a local and global perspective. Earlier semesters engaged in issues of homelessness, human and civil rights, community building and social change, and immigration and asylum issues, among others.
During each semester, students transition from classroom theory to real-world practice by interning with public defenders, district attorneys, specialized courts, researchers, and community and faith leaders. The Justice Lab exemplifies experiential learning at its finest, combining internships, research, community engagement, and local and international study.
Hamilton has emerged as a national model for small liberal arts colleges addressing legal inequality. Through the Justice Lab, Hamilton students become active participants in their community.
The Winston Foundation is a private foundation that is located in New York City.
Posted June 16, 2025
