Barristers' Ball Q & A

Barristers' Ball is rapidly approaching! Saturday April 4 is the day.

From the head of the Barristers' Ball Committee (my comments in italics):

Here are some FAQs that may be helpful for you to know. More importantly, please relay this information to other students who have questions about Barrister’s Ball. Thanks so much!


1. What time does this event start and end?
Barristers’ ball starts at 8 PM. Awards will be given out by President Justin Farmer at 8:30. Dancing will start at 9 PM to 12:30 AM.

2. What is the awards ceremony, and what are the awards for?
The awards ceremony is a chance for the President to recognize students, faculty, and staff. There are three categories that students can vote on: Faculty Member of the Year, Staff Member of the Year, and Student Organization of the Year. When a student purchases a ticket, please encourage them to vote!

3. What is included in the price of the ticket?
The price of a ticket includes heavy appetizers, two drink tickets, dancing, and a lot of fun! After the two tickets have been “spent,” students may purchase drinks from the bar. Average price for a drink is around $7.00. (In addition to the two drink tickets, I believe you also get a ticket for a glass of champagne.)

4. What is the price for a hotel room, and how do I book a room?
The price for a hotel room is $109, which is deeply discounted from the normal rate of $305 per night. If a student is interested in making a reservation, the student should call 206.340.0340 and say that they are with the group “Seattle University Law.”

5. Why is there a DJ list on the ticket table?
The DJ list is a fun way to ensure that students will hear music that they actually like. When a student purchases a ticket, please invite them to choose a song that they like and highlight it on the DJ list.

6. Is there going to be a photo booth like last year?
Most likely, yes. The committee is currently is in the process of procuring a photo booth for this event. More information will be available soon.

7. What should I wear to this event?
This is a formal event. As with any Seattle formal event, styles and level of sophistication will vary. This event has jokingly been referred to as “Prom for Law School.” With that in mind, dress would most likely be somewhere between prom and a nice wedding. (For what it's worth, I've heard that the Barristers' Ball isn't usually quite as formal as prom - but I've never been to one before.)