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 / 623
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?
Radiologist
31%
#39 / 623
View rankingRadiologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 55% | +6.6 |
Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 55% | +4.4 |
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 27% | 28% | +7.6 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- perform project management
- synthesise information
- develop own practices continuously
- conduct project management
- manage projects
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1224.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212