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Public SafetyTop JobColorado Talent Pipeline Report-aligned occupation with strong annual openings, growth, and wage signals.

Lawyer

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.

Annual openings

916

Median wage

$168,520

Typical education

Graduation from law school, which is usually 3 years of school after receiving a Bachelor's degree.

Growth 2026–2032

+7%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Graduation from law school, which is usually 3 years of school after receiving a Bachelor's degree.

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Credential detail

Lawyers must pass the bar exam and obtain a license to practice law in Colorado.

Work experience

No previous work experience is required.

If you like speech, writing and reading courses — law could be for you
The American Bar Association provides a list of practice specialties that show the breadth of potential areas of interest.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerMay vary
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

  • Government
  • Legal

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  2. Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
  3. 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.
  4. Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  5. Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
  6. Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
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