The Massachusetts Judicial Branch

Supreme Judicial Court

Supreme Judicial Court Conference Space


Second Floor Conference Suite (Room 2-100)

  • A limited number of stacking chairs, 18" x 60" folding tables, 30" x 43" pedestal tables are available
  • Equiped with large conference table (48" x  107")
  • Access to catering "kitchen"
  • A/V equipment available (projector, VCR/DVD player with monitor, lectern with sound system)
      Capacity (1628 square feet or approx. 44' x 37')*: 
  • 125 lecture style comfortably (maximum 150)
  • 65-70 class-room style
  • 200-250 stand-up reception  

Holmes Courtroom (Courtroom 2)

  • Usage available for educational programming including mock trials and moot court programs
      Capacity:
  • 60-75

Great Hall (First Floor)

  • Generally only available if the event cannot be held in the Conference Suite due to capacity limits
  • Limited to events taking place after court hours
  • A limited number of stacking chairs and 1.5' x 5' folding tables can be made available
  • Sound system with lectern is available
      Capacity (1400 square feet or approx. 43' x 86')*:

  • 325 lecture style 
  • 440 stand-up reception
        
        
    *Generally, 6 square feet per person is needed for stand up or non-seating functions; 12 square feet per person is required for a dinner w/ 60" round tables.

    Note: Capacity is based on standards for occupant loads found in Architectural Graphic Standards, 10th edition, 2000, p.8.  Variances depend on whether person is standing, seated in a chair or at a table and additional equipment and/or furniture also located in the space.