SOC 23-1011
Lawyers
Risk Score
⚠️31/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥747,750
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$151K
$73K – $0
Projected Growth
📈+4.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖88/100
High exposure
💡 Lawyers face a risk score of 31/100 — 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 →
💡 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 →
🔍 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 →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Legal research tools powered by large language models
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
🛡️ 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
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 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% |