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It’s one
of a kind.

It’s the Empire Experience.

20 SEASONS OF EMPIRE

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20,000 Students

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38 States

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7 Countries

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6 Host Cities

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20 SEASONS OF EMPIRE ★ 20,000 Students ★ 38 States ★ 7 Countries ★ 6 Host Cities ★

Whether you are a student seeking a new challenge, or a member of the legal community looking to make a difference, the Empire Experience is one you’ll never forget.

Empire Mock Trial is an education nonprofit that offers academic extracurricular programs for high school students.

We challenge students intellectually like no other program, while encouraging them to embrace their peers from across the globe rather than treat them as opponents. Through it all, we place a premium on competition integrity, with transparent tabulation and instant online results.

Through our programs and mission, we strive to educate, connect and empower young people to be more compassionate and capable citizens.

Welcome to Empire 20

This year, we’re celebrating Empire’s 20th Season.

let's celebrate

  • "It was like nothing we had experienced before."

    “Trials were fierce and competitive, but students danced and sang together between rounds. It was like nothing we had experienced before. It was magical.”

    Libby Mueller, Esq., Attorney Coach
    Waukesha High School (WI)
    2023 State Champion
    Chicago

  • “Empire has been a game changer for us."

    “The results speak for themselves. Our first Empire was 2019. The following spring, we won our state for the first time. We then competed at Empire in 2021 and 2022. The following springs, we placed third and first in our state, respectively. It has become a must attend for us in the fall.”

    Judge Josh Burgess, Coach
    Covenant Classical School (TX)
    2023 State Champion
    Atlanta & Chicago

  • “Empire was a fantastic way for us to get real trial experience before going to our state competition."

    “It gave us a chance to try new things… to fail and learn before succeeding at state… the whole competition is just a whole lot of fun!”

    Ellie Monwai, Student
    Covenant Classical School (TX)
    2023 State Champion
    Atlanta & Chicago

  • "These high school kids are better at trial advocacy than many lawyers I see."

    “The competition is run in an extraordinarily professional manner. Empire has it organized down to a science. Kudos to Empire, and I heartily recommend participation as a judge in this competition. You will be blown away by the quality of much of the trial advocacy.”

    Judge James Shapiro
    Circuit Judge, Cook County Judicial Circuit
    Chicago & Online

  • “My favorite part of Empire is how transparent everything is."

    “At any point of the competition we always have feedback and knew exactly where we were in the standings. It's so user friendly and very easy to understand, which is something I have never experienced at any other mock trial competition.”

    Amos Privette, Coach
    Lake Howell High School (FL)
    2023 Spring Leagues

  • “The case is different from any other mock trial case I have done in the past."

    “I really enjoyed the challenge… it was a great way to end the school year!”

    Lisa Wong, Student
    Lake Howell High School (FL)
    2023 Spring Leagues

  • “Not only did I get the chance to develop my mock trial skills...

    …with some of the most talented students in the world, I was also able to connect with some amazing people.”

    Carrie Duvall, Student
    Waukesha High School (WI)
    2023 State Champion
    Chicago

News from Empire

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Empire Mock Trial Announces 20th Season
Empire Mock Trial Announces 20th Season
Empire Brings 600+ Students to Chicago for the World Championship
Empire Brings 600+ Students to Chicago for the World Championship

GET INVOLVED

As a nonprofit, Empire relies on volunteers and sponsors to fulfill its mission. Each year, over 750 members of the legal community and program alumni volunteer to make our programs possible. Learn more below about ways to get involved with our organization.

JUDGE

Open to judges, lawyers, law students, and experienced mock trialers who wish to serve as judges and jurors.

coming soon

BLUE SHIRT

Open to recent program alumni and college students who wish to join our team and make the magic of Empire possible.

coming soon

GIVE

Your donation will help support Empire’s students by allowing us to reduce entrance costs for those students who need it the most.

DONATE NOW

PARTNER

We provide strategic guidance, staffing and software support for fellow mock trial organizers. Keep reading to see how we’ve done that.

Learn More