Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
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What lawyers do all day (for now)
Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
Also known as
Admiralty Lawyer, Agency Legal Counsel, Attorney, Attorney at Law, Attorney General, Barrister, Business Lawyer, Chief Counsel
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace lawyers?
Oh, absolutely. By my count you have 2 years and 10 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces lawyers?
2 years and 10 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which lawyers tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations. The rest follows.