Events

Star Commons is a gathering place for members of the Duke Law School community as well as the main dining area for the Law School Café. It is not available for small group gatherings serving food and beverage. Any use of Star Commons must be approved a minimum of four weeks in advance by the Events Office.

Star Commons may be reserved by law-school sponsored groups only on a limited basis with the following restrictions:

• Event MUST be approved by the Events Office prior to submitting the Event Request.
• Event MUST be scheduled after the Café’s operating hours (3 p.m. or later start time for event).
• Event MUST only use an approved, licensed, and insured caterer. Inquire with the Events Office for approved caterers. events@law.duke.edu.
• Event MUST NOT remove existing furniture without prior approval from the Events Office. Any extensive removal or rearranging of furniture will require professional movers. Charges will apply to the host group. 
• Event MUST schedule housekeeping services (additional tables, chairs, etc.) including any furniture rearrangement, through the EMQ (Event Manager Questionnaire), detailing the requested set-up.
• Event MUST have a Duke security officer hired by the event host when serving alcohol and/or if the event is taking place after the normal operating hours of the Law School (Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm).

Exceptions will be made for Annual Law School events such as Board Meetings, Admitted Students Open House, Reunion, and Community wide events hosted or managed by the Office of Student Affairs, Dean’s Office, and Event Office.

If you have questions regarding the Star Commons usage policy, please contact the Events Office at 919-613-8548 or events@law.duke.edu.