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Can AI do the work of a Judge?
Sorting the file and a first order come earlier. Sentencing a person, looking them in the eye, and signing do not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Judge
19%
AI or a robot can already do 19% of this job.
#92 / 103
View rankingJudge
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Read, index and summarise the case file.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 38% | +7.6 |
Draft routine orders and procedural rulings.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Hearing, examination and adversarial argument.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Weigh evidence, credibility and context.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 10% | +1.8 |
Write and reason the judgment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Sign, own the decision and preside.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 6% | +0.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Read, index and summarise the case file
- Weigh evidence, credibility and context
- Write and reason the judgment
- Sign, own the decision and preside
- juez
- jueza
- judge
- magistrad
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1023.00· ESCO/ISCO 2612
IS WORK OVER?
Paralegal
44%
#4 / 103
View rankingParalegal
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 21% | 55% | +11.6 |
Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 19% | 55% | +10.5 |
Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 55% | +6.6 |
Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 55% | +5.5 |
Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of cases.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
File pleadings with court clerks.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 22% | +2.2 |
Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 44% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- legal case management
- legal research
- legal department processes
- legal terminology
- court procedures
- compile legal documents
- handle evidence
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3411