SOC 23-1011
Lawyers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ31/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ747,750
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$151K
$73K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+4.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค88/100
High exposure
๐ก Lawyers face a risk score of 31/100 โ 13 points below the national average of 44. With 88/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $151K ($105K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 31/100, Lawyers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like legal research tools powered by large language models are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 747,750 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in courtroom advocacy and persuasive oral argument and negotiating settlements requiring empathy and persuasion to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Lawyers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Legal research tools powered by large language models
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Courtroom advocacy and persuasive oral argument
Negotiating settlements requiring empathy and persuasion
Nuanced legal strategy in novel or precedent-setting cases
Client counseling on sensitive and complex matters
๐ 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.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Document management software
Accounting software
Project management software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Law and Government
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Administrative
Computers and Electronics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 78% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 65% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 61% |