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Downtown VI — Less than two months away

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Sixteen of the nation’s best collegiate mock trial programs meet in a preview of AMTA’s National Championship Tournament. Downtown VI will be held on January 20-22, 2012 in downtown Brooklyn. The defending Downtown Champions, the University of Virginia (pictured left after Downtown V) and reigning National Champions, UCLA will have the first and second challenge…  read more

Empire V Biggest Event in EMTA History

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Five hundred gather for unforgettable weekend by Danielle Waugh   The ballots have been tabulated, and the verdict is in: this year’s Empire City Invitational was the biggest — and best — by all accounts. Whether measured by the number of teams, quality of competition, or excitement at social events, Empire V proved to be…  read more

La Reina High School Crowned 2011 World Champions

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

In the closest Championship Round in Empire Mock Trial history, La Reina High School from Thousand Oaks, California defeated Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory from Kingston, Pennsylvania.  Pictured left is the team with the Honorable Judge Joseph Kevin McKay, who presided over the Championship Round. Check out the World Champs in the news: Ventura County Star:…  read more

Welcome Video Kicks Off Empire V

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Mayor Bloomberg Honors Empire Participants

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

For the second year in a row, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg honored Empire participants for their their participation in the Empire City Invitational.  Each student received a copy of Mayor Bloomberg’s welcome letter in their 2011 commemorative program. Read his welcome letter here.

The Countdown Begins!

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Just days until the 2011 Empire City Invitational! 34 of the world’s best will travel to New York for their shot at becoming World Champions.

New Logo Honors Empire History

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

This year’s invitational marks a milestone for the Empire — and with it, comes a new image for the tournament. To celebrate five years of tournaments, history, and World Champions, EMTA is unveiling a new logo. The signature crossed gavels pay homage to the previous logo — and EMTA’s history. But a new face —…  read more

EMTA Launches Forums for Student & Coach Alumni

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

EMTA students and coaches — from past to present — can now connect through EMTA’s forums. If you are a current Empire participant or alum, and have not received an access code, please contact us.

Empire Teams Sweep National Tournament

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

The best mock trial teams in the nation have one thing in common: their season started at the Empire. Of the American Empire IV teams, 20 out of 25 placed in the top 5 at their state championships this year. Forty-eight teams competed at the 2011 National High School Mock Trial championships held in Phoenix,…  read more

See the 2010 World Champs on Video

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

The DVD of the 2010 Empire City Invitational Championship Round has finally arrived! In the closest round in Empire history, Henry W. Grady High School from Georgia bested the NCHE Speech Club by a narrow point differential to capture the Empire World Championship. Order your copy today!