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.