Stetson College of Law: Barrister's Ball

The Student Bar Association is hosting Barrister’s Ball 2026.

Transportation:

Safe rides will depart from the College of Law starting at 6:30 pm shuttling guests to NOVA 535. Buses will run to and from NOVA 535 until 11:30pm. Please get on an early safe ride as space is limited and not guaranteed. Self-parking is available at the venue on a first come first serve basis. Self-parking is either on the street or at lots adjacent to the venue. Some of these parking lots are free after a certain time. Students can park for free at the parking lot across the street at BayCare Medical Group. There is also free street parking along MLK Street. Along 4th Street, there is pay by plate. Please check with the venue for pricing. Self-parking is also available on the College of Law campus. There is no fee associated with that option. As a reminder, safe rides will shuttle guests between campus and NOVA 535. NOTE: Share rides like Uber or Lyft are encouraged.

Required Items:

• Tickets are required for admittance to the venue.
• IDs are required for drinking alcoholic beverages.
• All guests must arrive by 8:00pm to participate in the event.
• The event is open to students, faculty, and administrators.

Ticket Purchasing:

By purchasing a ticket, you agree that you have read and understand the following terms of ticket purchasing:

• Tickets will go on sale to the entire student body on October 27
• ONLY 750 TICKETS AVAILABLE
• Early bird ticket price is $90.00 if purchased by December 31st.
• Tickets purchased January 1 – February 1 are $100.00.
• The last date for ticket sales is February 1, 2025.
• Each student may purchase ONLY ONE additional guest ticket.

Transfer/Refund Policy

Refunds are not available. Please read the following transfer policy. Before tickets are sold out, students may coordinate between themselves to transfer tickets. If you transfer your ticket to another student, you must complete the 2026 Barristers Ball Ticket Transfer Form on Engage. Note: You will not be admitted unless the name on your ticket matches the final guest list, so transfers MUST fill out the Transfer Ticket form.

Rules

By purchasing a ticket you agree that you have read and understand the following rules for the event:

• Student’s behavior at the event and on safe rides is subject to Stetson College of Law Code of Student Professionalism and Conduct. Misconduct could result in disciplinary action.
• Smoking, vaping, and tobacco products are absolutely prohibited in the Facilities including outdoor spaces.
• No unauthorized recreational devices or drones.
• No outside food or beverages (including alcoholic and nonalcoholic) are allowed on the safe rides or at NOVA 535.
• The State of Florida requires that no one under the age of 21 will be served alcohol. As a result, NOVA 535 reserves the right to verify age and the right to refrain from serving alcohol to any guest under 21 years of age. We will wristband all guests under 21.
• THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED ON THE PROPERTY: Balloon drops, confetti, glitter, rice, sparklers, silly string, candle wax and other similar items. The offending guest will incur an extra fee of $2,500.00.
• A $250.00 minimum cleaning fee will apply for any guest who vomits. The guest will incur the cleaning fee of $250.00.
• NOVA 535 shall have the right to eject or cause to be ejected from the Facilities any person or persons whose conduct is unlawful or otherwise objectionable to NOVA 535, in its sole discretion.
• NOVA 535 shall have the right to make announcements at any time during the Event in the interest of public safety, proper operation of the Facilities, crowd control, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, orders, rules, and regulations.
• NOVA 535 shall not have any responsibility for the damage or loss of any personal property, merchandise or articles left in the Facilities before, during or after the Event.
• Any student or guest who is visibly intoxicated, acting disorderly, or deemed unfit to remain at the event may be asked to leave or be removed from the venue by event staff, security, or College of Law staff. No refund will be given.
• Any student or guest who arrives in a substantially impaired state will not be granted entry to the event.
• Jackets, purses, and bags may be inspected before admittance.
• No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted.
• The use of any illegal drug is not permitted. Attempting to bring drugs to the venue will result in your entry being denied.
• Bring valuables at your own risk. NOVA 535 and Stetson University College of Law are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
• Any additional rules or instructions provided by event staff, security, or the Division of Student Affairs must be followed without question.
• By purchasing a ticket and attending the Barrister’s Ball you are consenting to your photograph being taken by the photographer on site. All attending students will have access to these photographs following the event. If you do not consent to your photograph being taken by the photographer, please reach out to [email protected].
• By participating in the photobooth, you give the photography vendor the right and permission to copyright and use, photographic portraits, or pictures of any photobooth user for any legal purpose.

Any violation of these rules/instructions may result in removal from the event and/or disciplinary action by Stetson University College of Law. Please direct any questions to the Barristers Ball Committee Chair Chair Sofia Santana at: [email protected]

You will receive an email confirmation of your ticket purchase. Tickets are required for admittance to the venue. IDs are required for drinking alcoholic beverages.