Solicitor or 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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Solicitor or Lawyer
Solicitors and lawyers give people and businesses legal advice and help them in court. They use their knowledge of laws and court processes to protect their clients' rights and solve problems.
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.
Herbert Smith FreehillsA leading global law firm with a strong focus on dispute resolution and arbitration, offering excellent career development opportunities.
Clifford ChanceOne of the world's pre-eminent law firms, known for its expertise in international arbitration and a commitment to professional development.Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerA prestigious law firm with a dedicated arbitration practice, providing a collaborative environment for career growth.Pinsent MasonsRecognised for its strong arbitration team and innovative approach to dispute resolution, offering a supportive workplace culture.London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)An independent institution that administers arbitration and provides training, making it a unique employer for aspiring arbitration specialists.