1. Criminal Law Research Group University of Pennsylvania Law School

2. Agenda What is the Criminal Law Research Group (CLRG)? What does the CLRG do? What work has the CLRG done? What will you get to do in the CLRG? How do you join the CLRG? Q & A

3. Criminal Law Research Group Part seminar, part clinic, part study abroad Seminar on Criminal Law Professor Paul H. Robinson Clinic on Criminal Code Drafting High-profile, real-world clients Opportunities for travel in conjunction with CLRG projects Client visits in the U.S. and abroad

4. CLRG (Spring 2005)

5. Criminal Law Research Group Real-world Experience Cutting-edge Criminal Law Issues National & International Clients U.S. States U.S. Federal Government Foreign Governments United Nations

6. Current CLRG Clients Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Primary PA state agency for development and implementation of new, innovative criminal justice policies & programs Model for similar agencies nationwide Annual budget of over $150 million 1 1 http://www.pccd.state.pa.us/

7. Current CLRG Clients Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Policy analysis papers Specialty Courts & Treatment Courts Intermediate Sentencing

8. State of Kansas Penal Code Reform Redrafting of Penal Code Possible redrafting of sentencing guidelines Work closely with State Legislature & legislative commission in charge of penal code reform Work with Gov. Kathleen Sebelius & other executive officials

9. Current CLRG Clients Republic of the Maldives Developing nation of ~1,200 islands Population: 340,000 (2004) Islamic nation Governed by Islamic law Religion central to Maldivian life Currently undergoing broad political & legal reforms

10. Maldives Penal Code Project Drafting of a New Penal Code Learning and understanding Islamic law Drafting new provisions that synthesize Islamic law, current statutes, and necessary reforms Analyzing and discussing complex criminal law issues Working with Maldivian officials to shape the new Code into a finished product Advising and consulting for the legislative enactment process

11. Other Maldives Projects Sentencing Guidelines Rules of Criminal Procedure Prosecution Guidelines Civil Commitment Statute Related legislation & other law Article to be submitted to law reviews

16. Joining the CLRG Exposure to cutting-edge issues Chance to impact the lives of thousands Opportunities for international work & associated travel Significant weekly time commitment Substantial workload

17. Joining the CLRG 1. Contact Prof. Robinson Current résumé Short statement of purpose Why do you want to join the CLRG? What qualifications do you have? What can you bring to the CLRG? 2. Register for the CLRG on PennInTouch Admission is highly competitive. Only the top candidates will be admitted.

18. Questions? CLRG Website http://www.law.upenn.edu/cf/clrg/ E-mail John Lin jlin3@law.upenn.edu