Describes the establishment of a unique internship program that combines the traditionally different approaches used in legal education and counselor education. (Author)

A reminiscence of Willard Hurst with reference to events occurring over more than a quarter-century is presented. Emphasis is on the training of graduate law students in legal historical research. (Journal available from: University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, WI 53706, $4.00.) (MLW)

Addressed are the questions of what factors other than intellectual ability influence achievement in law school, and whether these influences are felt differently by women and men. The study results indicate that, generally, women who see themselves as being "masculine" are more successful in law school. (JMD)

Because law schools need facilities to provide their students with clinical experience and the Legal Services Corporation has the resources and facilities but needs the manpower to serve the legal needs of the poor, it is argued that third year law students should intern with the Corporation. (JMD)

The development of Georgetown University Law Center's clinical law course, which involves law students teaching street law to high school students and inmates, is presented. Information on program origins, training and clinical experience of law students, street law curriculum, and the National Street Law Institute are included. (JMD)

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)

Study objectives were to assess the status of a representative number of American Indian tribal governments and to share that information with other members of the national Indian community. Sixteen Indian law students, assisted by 8 Indian lawyers, worked on 17 different Indian reservations during the summer of 1974. Generally working on their…

The practice of placing senior law students into teaching roles at law schools in order to reduce the student-teacher ratio is discussed. The extent to which students have contributed towards teaching, supervision, and instruction at law schools is analyzed. European tutorial experience is compared with North American experience. (MLW)

Differences in cognitive styles were studied in a selected group of over 800 students at 20 law schools throughout the U.S. Two major styles are identified in this book: that of the monopath, who follows a single route of established principles and procedures, and that of the polypath, who takes many routes, as circumstances suggest. A battery of…

Practical experience gained in law school courses by recent Harvard Law School graduates is offered in this handbook. Suggested pre-entrance readings are offered, followed by chapters on: preparing for class; performing in class; changing study methods as the semester progresses; finding a summer job; moot court; preparation for exams; and taking…