There are many niches for lawyers.

An all-points INTJ wouldn't be my first pick as trial lawyer or family law mediator. But I'd be pleased with an INTJ for a class-action or a precedent-setting human rights case.

I've read (and tend to believe) that we INTJs are quite often "right" -- but not as often as we think we are. (And then we don't understand why others don't share our opinion, ay?)

An "E" for would have some advantages for a trial lawyer or spokesperson. I'm sure there are great INTJ public speakers, but being "on" for a crowd takes more out of us, I think.

Sorry so long... got a little carried away... :D



"Using the Meyers-Briggs definitions, the main type for lawyers is INTJ. It is five times more common in lawyers than general population. These personalities want information quickly and to the point, want to improve big picture systems, are skeptical, want to find out the answers themselves and are driven to get results."

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"Lawyers in private practice were more likely to be Introverted, Intuitive, and Thinking, their most frequent types were ISTJ, ENFP, INTJ, least frequent types were ESTP, ISFP, ESFJ, and ESFP. More likely to have the NT combination."

"Judges were more likely to be Intuitive, Thinking, and Judging, most frequent types were ISTJ and ESTJ, least frequent type was ISFP. More likely to have the ST combination."

"Administrative attorneys were more likely to be Introverted, Thinking, and Judging, their most frequent types were INTJ and ENTJ and likely to have the NT combination. Drogin, 1990."

"Myers-Briggs Introversion and Thinking associated with higher law school GPA. Randall, 1995."


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Private practice lawyers = prefer Introversion, Intuition, Thinking (NT); ISTJ, ENFP, INTJ ESTP, ISFP, ESFJ, ESFP

Judges = prefer Thinking, Judging (ST); ISTJ, ESTJ ISFP

Admin. Attorneys = prefer Intuition, Thinking, Judging (NT); INTJ, ENTJ

Lawyers just like corporate executives (TJ)



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The Specific Pattern Representation (INTJ 13.1)

I-57. The typical lawyer is reserved, likes privacy, shies away from excitement, likes to think through ideas alone, interested in concepts and impressions, needs time to think about a problem or consider all the facts, wants to understand a concept or situation before experiencing it. 25% of general population is like this, while 59% of male lawyers are, and 51% of women lawyers. (I)

N-57. This lawyer dislikes detail - wanting the big picture, notices meaning and relationships and enjoys dealing with abstractions. They focus on concepts, may ramble when talking, and sound aloof and detached. This lawyer absorbs information quickly, wants challenge and variety and is easily distracted, quickly bores with routine, wants new skills and problems to deal with, and prefers self-paced learning or problem solving. They will choose criminal, litigation and labor law. 30% of the general population is like this while 57% of all lawyers are like this (male:55/female:57) (N)

T-78. The typical lawyer clarifies with questions and can be blunt. The typical lawyer is concerned with objective truth and justice. The typical lawyer is detached, objective, and logical, wants structure, organization and detail, is analytic and critical, is thorough and concerned with process, and prefers a formalized approach to things. The typical lawyer needs to solve problems by collecting, organizing, evaluating data and needs to know the criteria by which things are judged. In the general population, 60% of males are like this while only 35% of females. Amongst lawyers, 81% of men are like this and 66% of women - almost double the percentage of women in the general population.(T)

J-63. The typical lawyer is a "cut to the chase" type who is always seeking closure. They are decisive, planned, orderly, and methodical. They need CONTROL. They want clear directions as to procedure to be take, they want clear guidelines, and they need routine. The typical lawyer needs to finish one project before tackling the next one. 55% of the general population is like this while lawyers tote up: 61% male, 67% female.(J)


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We'll start with INTJs. For this type I selected the career of lawyer. What makes this career attractive for INTJs? Many NTs enjoy law because it can combine theoretical knowledge with arguing, which many enjoy as a hobby. Many who are not NTs might be surprised to learn that NTs frequently like to argue just for the sake of having a stimulating discussion. It's not a personal attack on another person. Other INTJs enjoy the adversarial nature and competition some fields of law can have. Another skill many INTJs enjoy using is synthesizing vast quantities of information into a useful framework for decision making, just the kind of thing lawyers need to be good at. Many are keen analysts with accurate insights, so they can quickly size up a problem and come up with a possible solution. Many also work well alone, are good at researching complex issues, and enjoy working autonomously and creatively, while using systematic thinking. Many INTJs highly value individual achievement, challenging work, and the feeling their work makes a difference. Conversely, many INTJs dislike work that is based primarily on social relationships, nurturing, or lots of hands-on work, such as nurse.


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