50
/100

SOC 25-1112

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 40.0%

Risk Score

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50/100

Elevated

US Employment

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22,800

Total workers

Median Wage

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$127K

$58K โ€“ $0

Projected Growth

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+2.2%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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95/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Law Teachers, Postsecondary face a risk score of 50/100 โ€” 6 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Workers in this field earn $127K ($80K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ†’

๐Ÿ” AI Impact Analysis

With a risk score of 50/100, Law Teachers, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 22,800 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in mentoring students through personal and academic challenges and managing classroom dynamics and student behavior to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Law Teachers, Postsecondary?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ†’

โš ๏ธ Top Risk Factors

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Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand

2

AI-generated curriculum and lesson plan content

3

Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy

4

Adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation

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Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges

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Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior

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Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time

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Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection

๐Ÿ“Š Task Automation Breakdown

Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.

๐Ÿ“‹ O*NET Task Profile

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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, papers, and oral presentations.

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Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

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Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

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Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

๐Ÿ’ป Technology Skills

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Document management software

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Graphics or photo imaging software

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Computer based training software

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Calendar and scheduling software

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Web page creation and editing software

๐ŸŽ“ Key Knowledge Areas

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Law and Government

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English Language

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Education and Training

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Computers and Electronics

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Communications and Media

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$127K
+$80K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score50/100
+6

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure95/100
+57

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth2.2%
-1.5%

National avg: 3.7%

๐Ÿ”„ Career Transition Paths

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Dentists, All Other Specialists13$226K59%
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Architectural and Engineering Managers23$168K59%