Policy for Student Sponsored Events at which Alcohol is to be Served

In accord with its significant responsibilities to ensure the safety of every student and to protect the community from unwarranted alcohol related risk, the University of Connecticut School of Law has developed the following policies concerning alcohol at Law School events. The Law School takes the issue of responsible drinking and the issue of host liability very seriously, and so too should the Student Bar Association or any other student group planning an event which may involve the serving of alcohol. The Law School's policies supplement and in no way contradict the University's overall Alcoholic Beverage Policy and Drug Policy which can be found at the following web addresses and should be read by anyone involved in planning a Law School event where alcohol may be served.

University of Connecticut Student Code
 

  1. Sponsors of events at which alcohol is to be served must ensure that they encourage responsible and reasonable behavior with respect to the consumption of alcohol. The advertisement of alcoholic beverages for Law School sponsored events is not permitted (eg. Language such as " Wine and cheese reception following final arguments." is not permitted. Language such as "Reception following final arguments." is permitted). Promotion or advertisement of incentive drinking ("happy hours," "2 for 1 specials," unlimited quantities of alcohol available at a reduced price) or events focusing on the consumption of alcohol, etc. is not allowed.
  2. Students planning any student organization funded/sponsored event must submit an approved Room Request Form.
  3. Only establishments that have an approved Liquor Permit through the Department of Liquor Control can be utilized for off-campus events sponsored by student organizations at which alcohol is to be served. Events held in locations where liquor is to be served cannot be official Law School events without such a permit and Law School funds cannot be used to pay any portion of the bill.
  4. Alcohol will not be permitted at any student sponsored event held on campus. Kegs of beer and boxes of wine are not permitted at any student sponsored event held on campus. Law School funds will not be approved for purchase of alcohol by student organizations through a caterer or directly from a retail outlet nor will students be reimbursed for direct purchase from a retail outlet.
  5. Events held off campus will require the purchase of additional liability insurance for all student organization funded/ sponsored events serving alcohol. The permitted hotel/conference center will obtain alcohol coverage for the University of Connecticut, the University of Connecticut SBA, and the University of Connecticut School of Law through their own alcohol liability insurer. Such coverage will name the University of Connecticut, the University of Connecticut SBA, and the University of Connecticut School of Law as additional insured. A certificate of insurance would need to be provided to the Law School five working days prior to the event and a copy of the certificate will be sent to the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of Business Administration at Storrs. Coverage shall provide: Commercial General Liability
    1. General Aggregate: $2,000,000
    2. Products: $2,000,000
    3. Personal Injury: $1,000,000
    4. Each Occurrence: $1,000,000
    5. Fire Damage: $1,000,000
    6. Medical Expense: $10,000
    Excess Liability (Umbrella Form)
    1. Each Occurrence: $5,000,000
    2. Aggregate: $5,000,000
  6. The off-campus event will be held at an established hotel/conference center in the Greater Hartford area.
  7. The event will not be scheduled to operate past midnight.
  8. Food served at the event will adequately feed all attendees.
  9. Complimentary coffee and tea will be provided.
  10. If admission tickets are being sold, students attending the event will purchase tickets in advance at the Law School. The cost of the tickets will help offset the costs of room rental and food. The SBA Student Activity Account will pay any additional food and rental costs above the revenue generated through the sale of tickets. Other than the bartender's fee, the SBA Student Activity Account will NOT pay any costs associated with the operation of the bar. Only a cash bar will be allowed; no open bar will be permitted for any part of the event.
  11. The bar will close twenty minutes prior to the scheduled end of the event.