Barristers Ball 2024

at the Pennsylvainia Academy of the Fine Arts

The Info

  • Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

  • Time: 7 PM -12 AM

  • Location: Hamilton Building, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

        128 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

  • Food and drink: dinner stations, open bar

  • Ticket prices*: $75 non-drinking students**, $100 for drinking students**, $135 for guests (there will also be a 3.99% service fee)

  • Attire: Black Tie (Optional)

  • Other specials: Discounted Parking (more information below)

  • Hype Week: a week of theme days building the excitement for the Barristers’ Ball (week of October 28-31)

*Subsidies available, more information below


Hype Week

What is Hype Week?

Hype Week is the second-annual excitement build-up week for Barristers' Ball! Each day, there will be a theme posted on the CSR website, Instagram, and On The Docket. To enter into the hype week raffle for each day:

  1. Follow @pennlawcsr on Instagram

  2. Post a photo/story and tag @pennlawcsr or use #barristershype2024

  3. Get entered for a chance to win a prize!

What are the theme days?

  • Monday, Oct. 28: Class Color Day

    • 1L: Green

    • 2L: Blue

    • 3L: Red

    • LLM: White

    • ML: Black

  • Tuesday, Oct. 29: Twin Day

  • Wednesday, Oct. 30: Dress Like Your Favorite Legal Character Day (from a movie, TV show, book, etc..)

  • Thursday, Oct. 31: Wear Your Halloween Costume to Class Day

Ticket Sales

What are the ticket prices?

  • For drinking students: starting at $100 (includes open bar for the majority of the evening, food, and drink). Prices will increase to $110 on October 30th.

  • For guests: $135 (includes open bar for the majority of the evening, food, and drink). Prices will increase to $145 on October 30th.

  • For non-drinking students: $75 (includes food and non-alcoholic drinks). Prices will increase to $85 on October 30th.

  • Please note that all tickets will have a service fee added to the ticket price on the Cvent portal.

What are the policies pertaining to non-drinking tickets?

For anyone purchasing a non-drinking ticket, you will not be able to get any alcoholic drinks from any bar throughout the event. There is no opportunity to purchase an alcoholic drink. Anyone caught passing drinks may be asked to leave the event. Please respect guests’ decisions not to drink, and do not inquire as to why students are not drinking. Regardless of drinking or non-drinking, guests must purchase the guest ticket option. 

What if I am unable to pay for a student and/or guest ticket?

Student Affairs generously sponsors the Equal Access Fund, which helps to subsidize tickets. To ensure this fund is utilized responsibly, please complete the application only if you would not otherwise be able to attend Barristers' Ball. Equal Access Fund support applies only to student tickets, not to guest tickets. The link to the Equal Access Fund application is here.

What are the limits on tickets?

Based on the size of the venue, we are proud to state that there is no limit on the total number of student tickets that may be purchased. Each student, however, can only purchase one guest ticket. Furthermore, we will be capping the number of nondrinking tickets at 115.

How can I transfer my ticket?

To resell your ticket, please use this GroupMe. Tickets cannot be sold above the price you bought them at (including service fees). The seller must send the buyer a screenshot of the original receipt and must email csrpresident@law.upenn.edu of the transfer (including receipt, buyer, and seller). If you are caught attempting to sell a ticket for greater than face value, your ticket may be canceled.  

Are refunds available?

Refunds are not available, and all sales are final. If you wish to sell your ticket, please do so through the resale GroupMe that will be created shortly.

Event Logistics

What time does the event start?

Barristers' Ball will begin at 7 p.m. and will conclude at 12 a.m. Please come on time to make the most of the fun!

What should I bring on the day of the event?

You must bring two items:

  1. A digital or physical copy of your ticket from Cvent

  2. Some form of government-issued ID (for international students, this could be a passport or a state ID card)

What if I get COVID or am otherwise ill on the day of the event?

If you get COVID or are otherwise sick on the day of the event, please do not come. Make every effort to resell your ticket if you would like. Please do not risk the health of other students who are attending by showing up sick.

What is the dress code?

The dress code is black tie optional (e.g., tuxedo, suit, ball gown, etc.).

Is the venue accessible?

The Hamilton Building at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is an ADA Accessible venue, and elevators are available to access each floor.

Food and Drink

Will there be an open bar?

Yes, there will be two open bars for most of the night as well as a bar selling just beer and wine. Please drink responsibly. There will be no cash bars.

Will there be food served?

Yes, we will have food stations available throughout much of the evening. Options include a pretzel station, a mac and cheese bar, tacos, and Asian street food!

What are the options available for guests with dietary restrictions?

When purchasing a ticket, you will be asked to indicate any dietary restrictions you may have (e.g., Kosher, Halal, gluten-free, vegan), and the venue will prepare food accordingly. All food will be labeled when compliant with various dietary needs. 

Miscellaneous

How do I book a limousine for the event?

Philadelphia has several reputable limousine rental companies. We suggest you reach out to Trophy Limousine, Philadelphia Limo, or Philly Limo Rentals for quotes. CSR bears no responsibility for limo procurement, payment, or other liability.

Will there be parking at the venue?

Regarding parking, PAFA will validate for the lot and the garage below. The validation stickers take 20% off of the price.

PARKWAY Parking Garage, 150 N Broad Street. Located at the north end of our lot, at the corner of Race and Broad Street. 

PARKWAY Parking Lot, 151 N 15th Street. This open-air lot is directly behind the Hamilton Building and is accessible at their 15th and Race Street entrance points.

How do I request songs from the DJ?

Please use this google form to request songs from the DJ.

Do not drink and drive. CSR bears no responsibility for poor decision-making.