THE INTERRELATION OF PROFESSIONAL CULTURE AND MORAL SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE TRAINING OF FUTURE LAWYERS

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the interrelation between professional culture and moral self-consciousness in the training of future lawyers. It examines the impact of socio-cultural transformations on the value-normative sphere of students, outlines the features of legal consciousness formation and the development of moral qualities of future legal professionals. The structural components of professional moral self-consciousness are analyzed, including cognitive, emotional-value, and volitional-behavioral aspects, as well as the stages of its development – from perceiving professional values to forming one’s own system of value orientations. An empirical study of life and professionally significant values of law students was conducted, revealing gender differences in priorities, the predominance of pragmatic-egoistic orientations, and a discrepancy between knowledge of moral norms and the readiness to follow them. The study levels of empathy, and professional focus, indicating the need to develop humanistic competencies and responsible attitudes toward professional tasks. It was determined that effective mechanisms for developing professional moral self-consciousness include pedagogical and psychological support of the educational process, dialogical communication, and professional reflection, which facilitate awareness of values, moral choice, and self-development. It is emphasized that the formation of professional moral self-consciousness in future lawyers is a complex dynamic process that determines the ability to consciously plan, evaluate, and regulate one’s activities, taking into account professional and moral values. Professional moral self-consciousness simultaneously acts as both a result and a prerequisite for the professional development of future lawyers, enhancing their level of professional culture and readiness for effective, ethical professional activity.