Barrister Ball

Excitement is beginning to brew as talk of Capital's annual Barrister Ball spread like wildfire throughout the hallways. Girls are already sharing makeup tips, and guys are trading insight on how to select the perfect tie. It is a nice change to hear students fret over what they will wear, rather than the meaning of statutes or a UCC provision. 

So in the spirit of the approaching ball, I encourage everyone who has the opportunity to attend a barrister ball in their law school career, to go and have a good time with their colleges. Oh, and to those that compare the ball to a high school prom, I would like to point out these key differences:

• In high school, there was undoubtedly that one mischievous student, determined to spike the punch bowl. (Hopefully it wasn't you. . .) Long gone are those days. We are adults now guys. There will most likely be something 'fancy' to drink. **Just remember to drink responsibly**
• In high school there was that awkward task of finding a date to accompany you to the prom. Not the barrister ball. . . You can go solo or with a group of friends and that is actually the norm. 
• In highschool you probably had to call home every five minutes to let your parents know that you were okay. (If your parents were anything like mine) At the barrister ball, the only thing that might be on your mind every five minutes is the next memo. . .

So once again, I encourage you to go out and socialize! Its an opportunity to relieve a little stress and to make a fun memory in law school.

This year the event will be held at the Westin.