The Volokh Conspiracy - Justice Stevens Hires One Clerk Instead of Usual Four:

This is probably a good sign that Justice Stevens is planning to retire at the end of the Term. You never know, of course, as there is still a lot of time. But if he doesn't hire any more clerks, that's a pretty good sign; retired Justices generally have only one law clerk.

	[Orin Kerr, September 2, 2009 at 2:05pm] Trackbacks Justice Stevens Hires One Clerk Instead of Usual Four: This is probably a good sign that Justice Stevens is planning to retire at the end of the Term. You never know, of course, as there is still a lot of time. But if he doesn't hire any more clerks, that's a pretty good sign; retired Justices generally have only one law clerk.