JOB REPORT / 25-1112 · 23 TASKS

Law Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Prepare course materials
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records

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WHAT WE LOOKED AT

Your job, task by task.

22 of 23 tasks reviewed

This job has 23 core tasks. We went through 22 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Law Teachers, Postsecondaries actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
AI DOES
Drafts syllabi templates, assignment prompts, and handout text
YOU DO
Shape content to your students, jurisdiction, and teaching philosophy
TASK 02
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts sections, suggests language, checks formatting, and finds matching grant opportunities
YOU DO
Bring the original research vision and personal expertise that funders actually fund
TASK 03
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Fills in grade records, tracks attendance patterns, and flags missing data automatically
YOU DO
Verify edge cases and apply judgment on disputed grades or absences
TASK 04
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as civil procedure, contracts, and torts.
AI DOES
Drafts lecture outlines, finds relevant cases, and suggests clear explanations of legal concepts
YOU DO
Read the room, spark debate, and connect abstract law to students' real lives
TASK 05
Assign cases for students to hear and try.
AI DOES
Searches legal databases and suggests relevant cases by topic, difficulty, or jurisdiction
YOU DO
Pick cases that match your students' readiness and the deeper lessons you want to teach
TASK 06
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
AI DOES
Searches for textbook options, compares prices, summarizes reviews, and drafts adoption requests
YOU DO
Choose materials that match your course vision and students' level
TASK 07SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and schedules interviews automatically
YOU DO
Judge fit and make final decisions
About this analysis
63% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 08SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
AI DOES
Generates test questions and grades most answers automatically
YOU DO
Decide what to test and handle edge cases
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Finds and formats relevant sources quickly
YOU DO
Choose what fits your students best
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, papers, and oral presentations.
AI DOES
Scores rubrics and flags common errors
YOU DO
Judge growth and give meaningful feedback
About this analysis
45% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 11
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, summarizes reports, and helps organize schedules or meeting agendas
YOU DO
Build trust, navigate politics, and make calls that affect people's careers
TASK 12
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Drafts written feedback on papers and research drafts, flags common errors, and helps organize student progress notes
YOU DO
Build trust with students, make nuanced judgment calls about their growth, and guide them through complex professional decisions
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in campus and community events.
AI DOES
Suggests events and drafts follow-up messages
YOU DO
Show up and build real relationships
About this analysis
40% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Act as advisers to student organizations.
AI DOES
Drafts event plans and policy suggestions
YOU DO
Build trust and guide tough decisions
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 15SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
AI DOES
Generates lesson plans and activity ideas
YOU DO
Shape learning for your specific students
About this analysis
35% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting summaries, pulls policy research, and organizes committee documents
YOU DO
Show up, debate, vote, and build trust with colleagues
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
AI DOES
Researches background data and drafts initial analysis
YOU DO
Shape strategy and build client trust
About this analysis
20% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
AI DOES
Suggests discussion prompts and tracks participation
YOU DO
Read the room and guide the flow
About this analysis
19% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
AI DOES
Suggests courses and career paths from data
YOU DO
Listen deeply and guide each student's journey
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 20SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
AI DOES
Searches databases and drafts initial summaries
YOU DO
Ask the right questions and interpret meaning
About this analysis
17% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 21SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
AI DOES
Schedules meetings and summarizes discussion points
YOU DO
Build consensus and navigate relationships
About this analysis
14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 22SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
AI DOES
Curates relevant articles and summarizes key findings
YOU DO
Choose what's worth your attention
About this analysis
4% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Law Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1112
Tasks reviewed: 22 of 23

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $128,500 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): Not reported for Colorado
Employed (national): 20,060
Employed in Colorado: Not reported for Colorado
Job outlook: +2.2% by 2034 · ~2,200 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Your job, task by task.

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as civil procedure, contracts, and torts.

Assign cases for students to hear and try.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, papers, and oral presentations.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Participate in campus and community events.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

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