International Lawyer
42AI EXPOSURE TODAY42
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
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.
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International Lawyer
International lawyers help clients with legal issues that cross borders. They might work on trade deals between countries, help refugees and asylum seekers, protect human rights, or sort out environmental law. They need to understand different countries' legal systems.
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.
LinklatersA leading global law firm known for its expertise in international law and strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Allen & OveryRenowned for its innovative approach to international legal challenges, offering a dynamic work environment for aspiring lawyers.
Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerA prestigious firm with a strong international presence, providing excellent training and development opportunities.Clifford ChanceRecognised for its commitment to professional development and a collaborative work culture, ideal for international lawyers.Herbert Smith FreehillsA global leader in dispute resolution and international arbitration, offering exciting career prospects for lawyers.