5160 U.S. Attorneys General Forum: Reflections on Serving Presidents and Justice
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You will receive 1.25 credits (CE) upon completion of this course.
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Course Description
In an extraordinary give-and-take session, four former U.S. attorneys general share their unique perspectives on current and historical events of national legal significance. Moderated by a former solicitor general, this program offers fascinating insights from the nation�s highest legal officers.
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Course Outline
U.S. Attorneys General Forum: Reflections on Serving Presidents and Justice
I. Introduction
A. Welcome
B. Speaker Introductions
II. Historical Role of Attorney General
A. Executive Branch Staff
B. Part-Time Job
III. Relationship With the President
A. Bell and Carter
B. Civiletti and Carter
C. Meese and Reagan
D. Reno and Clinton
IV. Law Enforcement Responsibilities
A. Coordinating Law Enforcement Agencies
B. Law Enforcement and Litigation
C. Decentralization
D. Managing the FBI
E. National Security and Law Enforcement
F. Gatekeeping Function
V. Advising the President
A. Providing Opinions
B. Reaction to Opinions
C. Role of White House Counsel
D. Separating Political and Legal Issues
E. Pros and Cons of White House Counsel
F. Enforcing Questionable Laws
G. Unconstitutional Laws
VI. Reflections
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I. Introduction
A. Welcome
B. Speaker Introductions
II. Historical Role of Attorney General
A. Executive Branch Staff
B. Part-Time Job
III. Relationship With the President
A. Bell and Carter
B. Civiletti and Carter
C. Meese and Reagan
D. Reno and Clinton
IV. Law Enforcement Responsibilities
A. Coordinating Law Enforcement Agencies
B. Law Enforcement and Litigation
C. Decentralization
D. Managing the FBI
E. National Security and Law Enforcement
F. Gatekeeping Function
V. Advising the President
A. Providing Opinions
B. Reaction to Opinions
C. Role of White House Counsel
D. Separating Political and Legal Issues
E. Pros and Cons of White House Counsel
F. Enforcing Questionable Laws
G. Unconstitutional Laws
VI. Reflections
AfterWordsSM
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 1.40 hours |
| Duration of Access | for 3 months from day of enrollment |
| Continuing Education Credits | 1.25 |
| Instructor | Dennis W. Archer, Griffin B. Bell, Benjamin R. Civiletti, Edwin Meese, Patricia Lee Refo, Janet Reno, Seth Waxman |
| Vendor | Cognistar (Read more about Cognistar accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | CLE credit available, see details for each course for states where available |
| Prerequisites/Audience | intended for attorneys and law students |
| Requirements/Materials Included | computer with Internet access |
Price: $ 119.00 (USD)
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