Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.

In “Lawyers on the Clock,” we look at a near-future law firm where AI completes research and contracts in minutes, reshaping the billable-hour model that has defined the profession for decades. Associates feel the squeeze, partners rethink profits, and the legal world faces a deeper question: what is a lawyer’s time really worth?

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