AI and lawyer job cuts: the annoying truth

AI and lawyer job cuts: the annoying truth

June 11, 2026 · 34 min

About this episode

The episode explores the impact of AI on junior lawyer roles and the current trends in law firm hiring and salaries.

Send us Fan Mail It is an uncertain time for those wanting a career in the law. Doom-mongers would have you think that AI is about to lead to a mass cull in junior lawyer roles around the world. But at the same time, associate salaries keep going up – and some big firms are even increasing their junior hiring. So what is the truth behind the future of junior talent? The Lawyer Podcast tries to find out.

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