PEDAGOGICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENTS’ PROFESSIONAL AND VALUE-BASED ORIENTATIONS IN LEGAL EDUCATION

Abstract

The article is devoted to the currently topical issue of developing university students’ professional and value-based orientations during the process of their studies. A purposeful process for such orientations developing is a key factor for future professional success. The issue is particularly relevant in the context of legal education. The article reveals conceptual principles related to the notions of “values” and “professional value-based orientations.” It also offers the author’s definition of the core concept, adapted to the professional legal activities. The proposed structure includes the following components – value-goals, value- knowledge, value-skills, value-qualities, and value-results. A set of pedagogical provisions contributing to the developing of future lawyers’ professional and value-based orientations is determined on the basis of the analysis of legal regulations and scientific resources, as well as on the students’ survey data on the research problem. The methodological foundation is reflected in the clarification of the key scientific concepts of the research and in the description of pedagogical provisions and research results.