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Human Rights Lawyer

Human rights lawyers help people who have been treated unfairly or broken rules have been broken. They work in courts and with organisations to defend people's rights and push for justice.

Human Rights Lawyer

42

Law

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY42
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £40,000
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.

LibertyLiberty is a leading human rights organisation in the UK, dedicated to defending civil liberties and promoting social justice. They offer a dynamic work environment for human rights lawyers.
Amnesty International UKAmnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights. They provide opportunities for lawyers to work on impactful cases and campaigns.
The Equality and Human Rights CommissionThe EHRC is a statutory body that promotes equality and human rights in England, Scotland, and Wales. They offer roles for lawyers focused on legal compliance and advocacy.
Doughty Street ChambersDoughty Street Chambers is a leading set of barristers' chambers known for its expertise in human rights law. They provide a collaborative environment for legal professionals.