Judges were surveyed for their views on their law clerks' responsibility for confidentiality. Background is outlined, results are presented, and guidelines for law clerk conduct are suggested. The questionnaire is appended. Available from: Executive Editor, University of Pennsylvania Law Review, 3400 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, $6.50.…

Discusses the ingredients of effective legal writing: reading, mechanics, reasoning, and writing. Addresses a general description of each area, the kinds of skills needed in the area, writing problems particular to poorly prepared minority students, and steps that teachers might take to remedy these problems. (CMG)

Finding the appropriate judicial clerkship begins with identifying the most qualified, personable, and respected judges, at all levels. Resume and letter writing, recommendations, and interviews are also essential elements to be carefully undertaken. (Journal availability: 1155 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637, sc $1.00). (MSE)

Presents a reading list for prelaw students to equip them with the knowledge and tools to understand the postsocialist political economy in which they will live and work. Students must understand the market-versus-politics debate and the reasons for the failure of socialism. Thirty-six titles are listed. (SLD)

Many states have limitations on the number of times a student may retake the bar exams, but a variety of preparatory techniques can increase chances of success: hypnosis, reduction of test anxiety, better studying techniques. (Journal availability: 1155 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637, $1.00.) (MSE)

A law professor advises students on how to write effective publishable articles, beginning with choice of a claim and continuing with organizing the article; writing and rewriting, coherence, cohesion, and perspective; converting practical work (such as law firm memos) into student articles; publishing; and publicizing the article. (MSE)

Because some law students experience an emotional crisis related to law school, law school staff need a model to help them assist the individual student. A Beck Depression Inventory (a self-administered indicator for professional help) and a Daily Activity Schedule (a technique for problem solving) are provided. (MLW)

Means of accommodating the special needs of law students and faculty members with hearing impairments are discussed. The paper focuses on implications of varying degrees of hearing loss and different modes of communication in the light of legal requirements for "reasonable accommodation." (DB)

This article explains the nature of learning disabilities and suggests accommodations (e.g., test modifications, course modifications, academic support services) that law schools can make in the light of federal law and litigation protecting the rights of disabled students. Interviews with two learning-disabled attorneys, a glossary, and student…