Barristers and Advocates
42AI USED FOR42%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£50,000 - £60,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Barristers and Advocates
Barristers are lawyers who represent clients in court, arguing cases before judges and juries. They also give specialist legal advice on complex cases.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a real share, around 42% of the day-to-day tasks today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
The Bar CouncilThe Bar Council represents barristers in England and Wales, providing support and guidance for legal professionals.
Crown Prosecution ServiceThe CPS is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in England and Wales, offering opportunities for barristers to work on significant legal matters.
Doughty Street ChambersA leading set of barristers' chambers known for its expertise in human rights and public law.
Matrix ChambersMatrix Chambers is a modern set of barristers' chambers, known for its commitment to social justice and high-profile cases.
4 New SquareA prominent set of barristers' chambers with a focus on commercial law and litigation.