Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Lawyer?
Today an AI can already search case law and draft a first brief. Standing it up in court, and owning it, is still the lawyer’s job.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Lawyer
31%
AI or a robot can already do 31% of this job.
#26 / 103
View rankingLawyer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Supervise legal assistants.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- advise clients
- draft contracts
- litigate
- interpret law
- legal case management
- court procedures
- compile legal documents
- negotiate in legal cases
- protect client interests
- analyse legal evidence
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2611
IS WORK OVER?
Dietitian
20%
#90 / 103
View rankingDietitian
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 22% | +2.9 |
Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 22% | +2.6 |
Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Record and evaluate patient and family health and food history, including symptoms, environmental toxic exposure, allergies, medication factors, and preventive health-care measures.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Coordinate diet counseling services.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 28% | +6.2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- hygiene in a health care setting
- eating disorders
- counselling methods
- health care legislation
- biological chemistry
- calculation of food energy
- medical terminology
- supervision of persons
- human physiology
- pharmacology
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2265