SOC 23-1000
Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
Risk Score
⚠️17/100
Low Risk
US Employment
👥810,640
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$144K
$66K – $0
Projected Growth
📈+4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers face a risk score of 17/100 — 27 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $144K ($98K above the national median). The 1 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of just 17/100, Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like negotiating settlements requiring empathy and persuasion and ethical judgment in adversarial situations rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 810,640 Americans in this role can expect continued demand, though they should still stay informed about AI tools that can enhance their productivity.
Will AI Replace Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI contract review and due diligence automation
E-discovery AI reducing paralegal review needs
AI compliance monitoring and regulatory analysis
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Negotiating settlements requiring empathy and persuasion
Ethical judgment in adversarial situations
Client counseling on sensitive and complex matters
Nuanced legal strategy in novel or precedent-setting cases
Courtroom advocacy and persuasive oral argument
📊 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 67% |