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Legal
Provide legal services and support. Includes lawyers, judges, and paralegals.
8 careers$69,620 median payMedium AI risk
📋 What You'll Do
- •Research legal precedents and regulations
- •Draft legal documents and contracts
- •Represent clients in negotiations and court
- •Advise clients on legal rights and options
- •Review and analyze case materials
- •Conduct depositions and interviews
🎓 Education & Training
Typical Path
Juris Doctor (JD) for attorneys
Time Investment
7 years for attorneys (4 undergrad + 3 law school)
Common Credentials
- • JD degree
- • State bar admission
- • Paralegal certifications
👤 Who This Is For
Good fit if you:
- ✓Strong readers and writers who love language
- ✓Those passionate about justice and advocacy
- ✓Logical thinkers who enjoy argumentation
- ✓People comfortable with conflict and debate
Not ideal if you:
- ✗Those who dislike extensive reading and writing
- ✗People uncomfortable with confrontation
About Legal Careers
Legal careers involve interpreting and applying the law to protect rights, resolve disputes, and ensure justice. From courtroom advocacy to contract drafting, legal professionals navigate complex regulations that govern society.
This field offers paths from paralegals supporting attorneys to judges presiding over courts, with specializations in everything from criminal law to intellectual property.
Core Skills Needed
Legal research and analysisWritten and oral advocacyCritical thinking and logicAttention to detail and precisionClient communication and counselingNegotiation and persuasionTime management under deadlines
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| Career | Category | Median Pay | Training | AI Resilience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $148,910 | 8-12 years | 🟠In Transition |
| Lawyers | Legal | $145,760 | 8-12 years | 🟠In Transition |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $111,090 | 8-12 years | 🟠In Transition |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | Legal | $71,540 | 7-8 years | 🟠In Transition |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | Legal | $67,700 | 4-5 years | 🟡AI-Augmented |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Legal | $60,970 | 4-5 years | 🟠In Transition |
| Judicial Law Clerks | Legal | $57,490 | 8-12 years | 🟠In Transition |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | Legal | $53,550 | <6mo | 🟠In Transition |