Powers and Duties of State Attorneys General - LAWB 6233

Credits Hours: 2

This course will explore the evolving powers and duties of State Attorneys General (“AGs”) with a focus on Arkansas law. Readings, lectures, class discussion and guest speakers will focus on the legal authority and duties of the office. Since the year 1348, Attorneys General have represented sovereigns in their own courts in the Anglo-American legal system. AG’s are the states’ top law enforcement officials, top consumer advocates and lead counsel for governors, legislatures, and state agencies. AGs must defend the constitutionality of statutes, administrative rules and criminal convictions and sentences. From the opioid crisis to criminal justice reform to utility rate regulation, the Attorney General’s Office (“AGO”) is always a state’s top public interest advocacy law firm.

Required: No
Bar Exam Tested: No
Practice Area: Government, Public Policy & Regulation
Elective: Elective