23-1011.00

Lawyers

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions.

3.8OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is relatively safe from AI

Safer than 35% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 4% probability of automation for this role
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35%
of jobs safer
91
jobs riskier than this
+8.1%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

AI handles document review and legal research efficiently (Harvey, Casetext), but complex litigation strategy, courtroom advocacy, ethical judgment in client counseling, and the judgment calls in high-stakes negotiations require experienced lawyers. Partners and senior counsel are well-insulated; junior associates doing document review face more AI competition.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$145,760
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+8.1%
Faster than average
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →