PHILLY

EMPIRE

October 15-19, 2026

Why Philly?

No where else can you compete in the birthplace of American democracy. 250 years ago, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence right down the road from where you’ll be arguing your case.

Courthouse

Stout Criminal Center
for Criminal Justice

Hotel

Sonesta
Rittenhouse Square

Opening Ceremony

Franklin Institute
of Science

Championship Round

U.S. District Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania

What Happens at

EMPIRE PHILLY

- Scrimmages & check-in (optional)
- Opening Ceremony @ Franklin Institute
America 250 Day
- National Constitution Center Visit
- Speaker on Constitutional Issues
- Mock Trial Seminar
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Round 3
- Round 4
- Closing Ceremony @ Sonesta
- Bus tour of Philly (optional)
- Championship Round @ the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania