Automation index
Can AI do a Lawyer’s job?
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.
IS WORK OVER?
Lawyer
31%
AI or a robot can already do 31% of this job.
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Supervise legal assistants.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from 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 from 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 from 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 from 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 from 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 from 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 from 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 from the method. |
5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 23-1011.00 · ESCO/ISCO 2611