Also called: Attorney General, AG
A state's top lawyer and law enforcement officer, usually elected, who sues companies, defends state laws, and protects consumers.
An attorney general might announce a lawsuit against a drug company in the morning, meet with sheriffs about fentanyl, and review a consumer-fraud settlement worth millions. They lead offices of hundreds of lawyers, and many run for governor next.
Set by state law; ranges from about $95k to over $200k. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 20 years after high school. J.D., bar license, long legal and political career, then winning a statewide election.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school, On-the-job training. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, History, Economics.
Growing about average. One per state, plus D.C. and territories.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps staff review evidence and draft filings; deciding which companies to sue and leading prosecutors stay human.
Classes: AP U.S. Government, Speech and debate, AP English Language, Economics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1031.
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