Lawyer
Lawyer is a legal & social role (ISCO 2611) commonly listed on skilled-migration and shortage occupation lists. Review country demand and matching work visas on ImmigraPath — admins can enrich this playbook with AI later.
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Country demand snapshot
| Country | Code | Demand level |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | AU | High |
| Canada | CA | Medium |
| New Zealand | NZ | Medium |
| United Kingdom | UK | Medium |
High = on a current official shortage, category, Green List, or CSOL-priority list. Medium = typically skilled-visa eligible, but not a current targeted shortage occupation. Lists change — verify on government sources before you file.
Pathways that target this job
Official shortage, category, or salary-list routes that currently include Lawyer. Lists change — confirm the live occupation table on the government site before you apply.
Australia
- CSOL / Core Skills
Australia Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
ANZSCO occupations on CSOL can be nominated for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Core Skills stream. Many also feed Employer Nomination (186) and some skilled independent / state streams.
FAQs about Lawyer
Is Lawyer in demand for skilled immigration?+
ImmigraPath currently lists High demand for Lawyer in Australia (ISCO 2611). Demand is based on official shortage / category lists and can change — always verify on government sources.
Which immigration categories or visas target Lawyer?+
Lawyer is on: Australia Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). Open the visa links on this page, then confirm the live occupation table on the government site — lists are updated through the year.
Which occupation code should I use for Lawyer?+
Canada uses NOC 41101 (TEER 1). The UK uses SOC 2412. Australia and New Zealand use ANZSCO 271311. Match your day-to-day duties to the code, not only the English job title.
What data does ImmigraPath show for Lawyer?+
Hard facts: ISCO 2611, Canada NOC 41101, category Legal & Social, country demand, official destination codes, and the immigration categories/visas that currently target this job. Always verify current lists on government sites.