Automation index

How much of a Judge’s job can AI already do?

Sorting the file and a first order come earlier. Sentencing a person, looking them in the eye, and signing do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#568 / 703

Judge

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Read, index and summarise the case file. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	38%	+7.6
Draft routine orders and procedural rulings. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Hearing, examination and adversarial argument. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	12%	+2.2
Weigh evidence, credibility and context. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	10%	+1.8
Write and reason the judgment. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Sign, own the decision and preside. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	12%	6%	+0.7
Total	100%		19%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#380 / 703

Court interpreter

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Glossary, the case and the language. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Court, the oath and the one who stumbles. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Cells, the statement and not softening it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Document, the translation and the stamp. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Counsel, the rush and not jumping a meaning. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Say what was said, and not what suited. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low