Teams can reserve scrimmage rooms in the Register section of the Team Dashboard.
A full list of team scrimmage room assignments will be posted at a later date.
Teams can reserve scrimmage rooms in the Register section of the Team Dashboard.
A full list of team scrimmage room assignments will be posted at a later date.
Follow the escalators in the Sonesta lobby up to the second floor for Team Check-In.
Please note the following:
We recommend checking in with Empire after you've checked-in to the hotel and received your room keys.
Thank you in advance for complying with our check-in policy. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Celebrate 20 years of Empire with exclusive anniversary merchandise from Shop Empire!
To make sure you get exactly what you want, we highly recommend placing a pre-order, as only a limited selection of items will be available for purchase on-site. We'll share pre-order information soon.
When you stop by, we accept cash, credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. We can't wait to see you at the shop!
Dinner pickup is scheduled early enough for your team to enjoy your meal before heading to the Opening Ceremony.
Please send two representatives from your team to pick up your team's meals from a designated room at the Sonesta. We'll share the pickup location closer to the competition.
Note: Food may not be eaten in the hotel's conference rooms, per hotel policy. Teams observed eating in these spaces will be subject to competition penalties. Please enjoy your meal instead in the hotel's common areas, your guest rooms, or outdoors. Thank you for helping us comply with the hotel's requirements.
Dinner pickup is scheduled early enough for your team to enjoy your meal before heading to the Opening Ceremony.
Please send two representatives from your team to pick up your team's meals from a designated room at the Sonesta. We'll share the pickup location closer to the competition.
The Constitution Classic Opening Ceremony will be held at the Franklin Institute, located approximately a 10-minute walk from the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square.
How to Get There
It is a short walk from the Sonesta! You can find walking directions here.
You'll receive ponchos from us at Team Check-in, which you can use in case of rain.
The International Ballroom is a fantastic venue, but it can be a bit tricky to find. Here's how to get there.
Schedule of Events
Teams can reserve scrimmage rooms in the Register section of the Team Dashboard.
A full list of team scrimmage room assignments will be posted at a later date.
You may not use a scrimmage room during the Opening Ceremony (6:00-9:30 PM).
Join us for Empire's Public Service Project! We'll be partnering with a local organization to give back to the Philly community.
Additional details, including the project location and schedule, will be announced closer to the competition.
Follow the escalators in the Sonesta lobby up to the second floor for Team Check-In.
Please note the following:
We recommend checking in with Empire after you've checked-in to the hotel and received your room keys.
Thank you in advance for complying with our check-in policy. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Join us for a special event at the National Constitution Center (NCC), America's premier museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution and the nation's founding principles. Located just steps from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, the NCC features world-class exhibits exploring the history, meaning, and ongoing impact of the Constitution.
Teams partaking in the morning trip to the NCC should be prepared to board the bus outside the Sonesta between 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM. Your bus assignment will be provided at team check-in!
Join us for a special event at the National Constitution Center (NCC), America's premier museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution and the nation's founding principles. Located just steps from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, the NCC features world-class exhibits exploring the history, meaning, and ongoing impact of the Constitution.
Teams partaking in the morning trip to the NCC should be prepared to board the bus outside the Sonesta between 12:30 0M - 12:50 PM. Your bus assignment will be provided at team check-in!
Celebrate 20 years of Empire with exclusive anniversary merchandise from Shop Empire!
To make sure you get exactly what you want, we highly recommend placing a pre-order, as only a limited selection of items will be available for purchase on-site. We'll share pre-order information soon.
When you stop by, we accept cash, credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. We can't wait to see you at the shop!
With competition day less than 24 hours away, we’re here to help you prepare! Presented in partnership with our friends at Temple Law, these last-minute lessons cover making and responding to objections in Empirion court and executing effective impeachments.
Sign up to attend a session at Empire check-in.
With competition day less than 24 hours away, we’re here to help you prepare! Presented in partnership with our friends at Temple Law, these last-minute lessons cover making and responding to objections in Empirion court and executing effective impeachments.
Sign up to attend a session at Empire check-in.
Do you have any competition or logistics questions? Come and ask us at the Help Desk, located in front of the Starbucks in the hotel lobby.
To help everyone move through courthouse security efficiently, each team will be assigned a specific report time. Please arrive at your assigned time—not before or after—to help keep the check-in process running smoothly.
The Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice is located at 1301 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA.
The Team Introduction is a brief meeting between the Prosecution and Defense before trial. During the meeting, teams will exchange witness call orders, witness genders, character forms (where applicable), and demonstratives (where applicable).
The Prosecution coach or team captain should complete the Team Introduction form in PROcess on behalf of both teams.
Guest Witness assignments will be posted on your team's PROcess page. Once assignments are released, please send your Guest Witness to their assigned courtroom immediately.
If you need assistance, please find a member of our Blue Shirt staff.
All trials are taking place at the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, located at 1301 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Please send two members from your team to collect your lunch on the 9th floor of the courthouse. Lunch may be enjoyed in any available seating in the hallways of the courthouse. Lunch may not be eaten in any courtroom under any circumstances. Teams that take food into the courtrooms will be penalized in the competition.
Guest Witness assignments will be posted on your team's PROcess page. Once assignments are released, please send your Guest Witness to their assigned courtroom immediately.
If you need assistance, please find a member of our Blue Shirt staff.
All trials are taking place at the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, located at 1301 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Let's celebrate an incredible weekend with appetizers, refreshments, and great company! We hope you'll join us.
This year's Volunteer Appreciation Night will be held on Saturday following Round 2.
The event will take place in the foyer outside the Wyeth Ballroom at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square. Upon entering the hotel, take the escalator immediately to your right and follow the signs to the Wyeth Ballroom.
To help everyone move through courthouse security efficiently, each team will be assigned a specific report time. Please arrive at your assigned time—not before or after—to help keep the check-in process running smoothly.
The Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice is located at 1301 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA.
The Team Introduction is a brief meeting between the Prosecution and Defense before trial. During the meeting, teams will exchange witness call orders, witness genders, character forms (where applicable), and demonstratives (where applicable).
The Prosecution coach or team captain should complete the Team Introduction form in PROcess on behalf of both teams.
Guest Witness assignments will be posted on your team's PROcess page. Once assignments are released, please send your Guest Witness to their assigned courtroom immediately.
If you need assistance, please find a member of our Blue Shirt staff.
All trials are taking place at the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, located at 1301 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Please send two members from your team to collect your lunch on the 9th floor of the courthouse. Lunch may be enjoyed in any available seating in the hallways of the courthouse. Lunch may not be eaten in any courtroom under any circumstances. Teams that take food into the courtrooms will be penalized in the competition.
The Team Introduction is a brief meeting between the Prosecution and Defense before trial. During the meeting, teams will exchange witness call orders, witness genders, character forms (where applicable), and demonstratives (where applicable).
The Prosecution coach or team captain should complete the Team Introduction form in PROcess on behalf of both teams.
Guest Witness assignments will be posted on your team's PROcess page. Once assignments are released, please send your Guest Witness to their assigned courtroom immediately.
If you need assistance, please find a member of our Blue Shirt staff.
All trials are taking place at the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, located at 1301 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA.
If your team has ordered Sunday Night Pizza Dinner, please send one team representative to TBD to pick up your team's pizza as soon as possible after Round 4.
Food may not be eaten in the hotel's conference room or ballrooms, per hotel policy. Teams observed eating in these spaces will be subject to competition penalties. Please enjoy your meal instead in the hotel's common areas, your guest rooms, or outdoors.
Thank you for helping us comply with the hotel's requirements.
Celebrate 20 years of Empire with exclusive anniversary merchandise from Shop Empire!
To make sure you get exactly what you want, we highly recommend placing a pre-order, as only a limited selection of items will be available for purchase on-site. We'll share pre-order information soon.
When you stop by, we accept cash, credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. We can't wait to see you at the shop!
Join us to celebrate the end of an amazing competition weekend and award our top attorneys, witnesses, and teams.
The Closing Ceremony is mandatory for all teams to attend and is located back at the Sonesta.
Wrap up the weekend by saying goodbye to your fellow coaches and the Empire team at our Farewell Reception, held in ArtBar, located in the lobby of the hotel.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Experience the best of Philadelphia from the comfort of a guided sightseeing bus! It's a great way to explore the city's most iconic landmarks, learn about its rich history, and see the places that have shaped our nation—all without wearing out your walking shoes.
Please meet in the lobby of the Sonesta at 9:45 AM. The bus will depart promptly, so if you arrive late, you may miss your tour.
The Championship Round will be held in at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
The address for the court is 601 Market Street. Click here to see its location.