O*NET-SOC 23-1011.00

Lawyers

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Speaking2.A.1.d4.6208/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.508/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.508/2024
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.508/2024
Writing2.A.1.c4.2508/2024
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i4.1208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.8808/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.6208/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.6208/2024
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.508/2024
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.3808/2024
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.1208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.Core7208/2024
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.Core7208/2024
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.Core7208/2024
Represent clients in court or before government agencies.Core7108/2024
Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.Core7208/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Enterprising5.5411/2023
Conventional4.5411/2023
Investigative4.5211/2023
Social3.4511/2023
Artistic2.3211/2023
Realistic1.1711/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.