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Barristers and Advocates

Barristers are lawyers who represent clients in court, arguing cases before judges and juries. They also give specialist legal advice on complex cases.

Barristers and Advocates

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Law

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY42
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£50,000 - £60,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

AI exposure is high, the core still needs you
AI exposure today is high on our index (42), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That part is what keeps the job yours, so get fluent with the tools and lean into it.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

The Bar CouncilThe Bar Council represents barristers in England and Wales, providing support and guidance for legal professionals.
Crown Prosecution ServiceThe CPS is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in England and Wales, offering opportunities for barristers to work on significant legal matters.
Doughty Street ChambersA leading set of barristers' chambers known for its expertise in human rights and public law.
Matrix ChambersMatrix Chambers is a modern set of barristers' chambers, known for its commitment to social justice and high-profile cases.
4 New SquareA prominent set of barristers' chambers with a focus on commercial law and litigation.