How to pass variables from scriptlet to EL context
Sometimes you may need to pass a variable from scriptlet context to EL context in your JSPs, and vice versa. The following snippets could help you. From scriptlet to EL :
<c:set var="myELVar"><%=myScriptletVar%></c:set>
From EL to scriptlet :
<% String myScriptletVar = String.valueOf(pageContext.getAttribute("myELVar")); %>
In general, try to avoid using scriptlets ! :)