Costs

Registration

$2,500

Entrance fee for 14 Attendees.

Your entrance fee includes everything listed below for a team of 14.

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Note: Empire Online costs are different from what’s listed below! See those costs here.

  • License to use original Empire case for the competition season (license expires after your Empire competition concludes)
  • Access to our Trial Guide, which includes procedure for entering exhibits into evidence and tendering experts
  • Participation in four trials (you cannot be eliminated)

  • Tickets for Opening Ceremony
  • Tickets for Closing Ceremony
  • Awards for outstanding teams, attorneys, and witnesses

Empire Philadelphia (Sept)

  • Dinner after Opening Ceremony
  • Saturday lunch
  • Sunday lunch

Empire Chicago (Nov)

  • Dinner after Opening Ceremony
  • Saturday lunch
  • Sunday lunch

Covering a variety of topics, ranging from how to prep the Guest Witness to what to pack for Empire! Past webinars have included:

  • Character Evidence
  • Case Breakdown
  • Preparing the Guest Witness

  • T-shirts featuring your competition logo on the front and your school’s name on the back
  • Pens
  • Lanyards
  • City specific give away (e.g. Garrett's popcorn in Chicago)

  • Online access to professional trial photos of your team

Who counts as an attendee?

Anyone you’d like! A student, coach, parent, or chaperone can all count as an attendee.

My group is larger than 14. What do I do?

You can easily purchase registration add-ons through your Team Dashboard. Click on the Large Groups option below.

Other Costs

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Is your group larger than 14? It’s okay.
We’re here to help.

LARGE GROUPS

At Empire, we welcome additional students, friends and family members with open arms! We try to make our pricing for extra attendees (over 14) as manageable as possible, allowing you to select which amenities you’d like to purchase. When planning for your trip, please consider the costs below:

  • Meals - $10/person
  • T-shirts – $15 / person
  • Opening Ceremony ticket – $5 / person
  • Closing Ceremony ticket – $5 / person
  • Architecture Boat Cruise (Chicago) – $35/person
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In heart of vibrant cities, you’ll have easy access to local attractions.

HOTEL

Please take note of the following!

  • Non-commuting teams are required to stay at the Empire hotel.
  • The prices below are listed on a per room per night basis and are inclusive of applicable occupancy taxes.
  • Double bed and king bed rooms are the same price.
  • A double bed room can hold up to 4 students.
  • Reservations must be made through Empire’s online reservation system, and not the hotel’s website.
  • Scrimmage rooms will be available for teams at the hotel for an additional cost. Pricing will be announced at a later date.


Empire Chicago
Palmer House
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
$260 / room / night

Empire Philadelphia
Sonesta Rittenhouse Square
1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
$260 / room / night
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Social events and sightseeing are Empire staples.

Empire Experience Additions

  • Architecture Boat Cruise – $35/person

    • Are we required to stay at the Empire hotel?

    Yes, unless you are a local team. Let us quickly explain why.

    First, we strongly believe staying in the Empire hotel is a crucial part of the Empire experience. Students build camaraderie by interacting with each other at the hotel, where our ceremonies and special events are held.

    Second, we’re able to receive a discounted rate on our rooms and event space because we guarantee the hotel a certain number of rooms. If we don’t meet our quota, the organization will owe the hotel money!