Concerned that the undocumented alien questions should not be pushed aside, MALDEF focused its efforts on presenting Mexican American immigration concerns both in individual meetings with Carter's "domestic issues man" and with other administration officials. MALDEF also facilitated Administration meetings on immigration with other…

Explores and reassesses the efficacy of the forensic strategies and tactics used by John Adams in the defense of the soldiers in the Boston Massacre. (MH)

Evaluated legal representation for children in child protection proceedings, using data from a random sample of cases and attorneys in North Carolina. Results showed the attorneys, in general, produced no significant benefits for the children. Based on results, identifies particular types of effective attorneys. (NRB)

Examines restrictive practices in law, medicine, and architecture, discussing government regulations, entry requirements, and restrictions on advertising. Also discusses how the fees charged for professional services are set and the business structure of the professions. (JN)

Consumer protection should be a major objective in high school business law classes. Suggested units are the nature of law, sources of legal assistance, sales contracts, use of commercial paper, and rental or ownership of real property. (MS)

Schools in Calais, Maine, and Providence, Rhode Island, are defendants in Title I legal actions. Lawyers' roles and education as an organizing issue are examined. (Author/MF)

Describes how "a highly successful program of legal services for the poor is torn between community control advocates in the neighborhoods and radical intellectuals in the central office of the Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation. (Author)

Interviews with 325 British union members who had become unemployed and with 30 union officials found some attempt by unions to organize the unemployed and provide assistance. However, policies and services such as job information, retraining, and legal aid are not well communicated to the people who need them. (SK)

Two prominent trends are simultaneously occurring in our society today: the aging of our population and an increased reliance on computers. Through a federal grant, Iowa Legal Aid provides computers in 85 rural senior citizen centers across Iowa to foster increased knowledge about program services for the elderly and to enhance their social…

The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University offers several specialized in-house legal clinics. This article focuses on the outreach services of the Elder Law and Consumer Protection Clinic and the Children's Advocacy Clinic. These programs provide opportunities for law students to obtain practical experience in a thoughtful…

This reference document lists national organizations that serve as information clearinghouses, referral agencies, or legislative advocates for children, youths, and adults with physical disabilities. Many provide services directly to the individual and include peer and family support, education, and counseling. Some also support research on the…

Advice for effectively utilizing the school attorney is presented in this paper, which focuses on three considerations: the retainer, reliance, and relationships. The first part offers suggestions for retaining a quality lawyer for the best value and cost-cutting ideas for the school district. A caution is that excessive cost-cutting may…

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is beginning a project to assist tribes and Indian communities with the legal aspects of economic and business development. Historic monopolistic and oppressive trade restrictions imposed on the tribes created an economic context that has suppressed Indian economic development for over two centuries. Faced…

The module applies advocacy skill instruction to the integration of severely handicapped students. The instructor's material is presented for four competencies (understanding the concept of advocacy, factors essential for effective advocating, developing effective advocacy skills, and recognizing elements crucial to implementing an integration…