The сoncept of the political culture of a lawyer: the theoretical and legal aspect

Abstract

The article explores the concept, essence, structure, and significance of the political culture of lawyers in their professional practice. It presents definitions that illustrate various approaches to understanding the political culture of legal professionals.
The article outlines the principles and types of political culture inherent in a lawyer’s professional activity. It emphasizes that the successful resolution of key issues within the state largely depends on the high level of political culture and professionalism demonstrated by legal practitioners.
The article emphasizes that a lawyer’s personal political beliefs and views should not influence the performance of their professional duties. Their activity must be based on the rule of law and the unwavering adherence to democratic values and the principles of a constitutional state.
It is emphasized that the political culture of a lawyer is a complex construct with an internal structure. The elements of this culture include: a body of knowledge about politics, political orientation, and the ability to apply one’s political knowledge and views in professional practice.
The political culture of a lawyer represents a coherent system of knowledge and practical skills in the field of politics, which the legal professional applies in the course of their professional activity. As a subject of politico-legal relations, a lawyer must understand key aspects of politics, including: the interests of political actors; the content and purpose of politics in the contemporary context; potential mechanisms and means for implementing political ideas; and the nature of relationships among the main participants in the political process, among others.
The issue of developing a high level of political culture among lawyers is of particular importance for our country. The formation of such a culture is closely linked to the socio-political transformations taking place within the state. Today, Ukraine has an urgent need for legal professionals capable of implementing effective reforms and contributing to the formation of a new political elite—one that is independent from the influence of oligarchic groups and receptive to the needs and expectations of society.