Legal
Lawyer
SOC 23-1011 · Doctoral/professional degree · 827K employed
40
AI Risk Score
Median Salary
$146K
10-Year Growth
+8%
U.S. Jobs
827K
Outlook
average
How AI Affects This Role
AI transforms document review and legal research. Courtroom advocacy, client counseling, and novel legal strategy resist automation.
Key Skills
Legal ResearchArgumentationNegotiationWritingClient Counseling
AI-Resistant Skills
Courtroom advocacyClient relationshipsNovel legal theoryNegotiation under pressure
Career Transition Paths
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FAQ
Will AI replace lawyers?
AI transforms document review and legal research. Courtroom advocacy, client counseling, and novel legal strategy resist automation.
What education do I need?
Typical entry: Doctoral/professional degree. Key skills: Legal Research, Argumentation, Negotiation, Writing, Client Counseling.