Automation index
How much of a Lawyer’s job can AI already do?
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.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Lawyer
31%
AI can already do 31% of this job.
#28 / 643
View rankingLawyer
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Supervise legal assistants.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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?
Immunologist
27%
#168 / 643
View rankingImmunologist
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Panel, autoantibodies and the report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Clinic, the flare and the one that does not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Immunosuppressant, the dose and not dropping extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Infection, the risk and vaccinating on time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The internist, the board and not delaying the biologic.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Call it autoimmune, and sign the treatment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- autoantibodies
- autoimmune flares
- immunosuppressants
- biologics
- vaccinate the immunocompromised
- immunology clinic
- opportunistic infections
- immune panels
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1229.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212