CHARACTERISTIC PROBLEMS AND TRENDS OF LEGAL EDUCATION OF MODERN STUDENTS

Abstract

The article explores current issues and key trends in the legal education of students in modern Russia. The author analyzes the state of legal culture and legal consciousness among the younger generation, drawing on relevant documents and publications by Russian authors. The objective of the study is to identify the specific problems and trends in the legal education of modern students and propose a set of measures to address them. The following methods are used in the research: theoretical analysis of bibliographic sources, study of legal acts, content analysis of reports and speeches by government officials, generalization, and classification. The study identifies the main challenges in the practice of legal education: students demonstrate a lack of knowledge and understanding of legal norms, which may be due to a lack of attention to legal education in educational institutions; curricula do not provide sufficient time for the development of students’ legal culture; there is a shortage of specialists capable of effectively teaching legal subjects; and students face difficulties in obtaining clear and accessible information about current legislation and regulations governing their behavior. The article emphasizes that legal education is a key tool for shaping the civic position of young people, developing critical thinking, and ensuring the stability of society. The obtained results are scientifically novel, theoretically and practically significant, and will be in demand for organizing and conducting educational and legal activities with university students, secondary school students, and students of general education schools.