THE MAIN TRENDS OF MODERNIZATION OF THE MODERN SYSTEM OF HIGHER LEGAL EDUCATION IN RUSSIA AS A NECESSARY CONDITION FOR THE FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL LEGAL CULTURE OF LAWYERS
The beginning of the 90s of the XX century is rightfully considered a perestroika stage in the political, economic and social spheres of the country’s public life, which determined the reason for improving the legal system along with the modernization of the institutions of legislation, civil society, and the formation of the legal culture of the population. From the point of view of this context, particular attention is focused on creating favorable conditions for the further development of Russia in line with the rule of law and, consequently, the need to ensure the personal growth of young personnel and the formation of highly qualified specialists capable of high-quality work in various areas of jurisprudence, as well as representing public and state interests are increasing every day. It is the higher professional legal education that forms the fundamental basis of professional legal consciousness in a modern civilized society. In this regard, the legal degree of cultural enlightenment of the Russian society and the level of professional legal awareness of the stratum of lawyers as a guarantee of efficiency in solving legal problems facing the Russian state acquire particular relevance. As historical practice shows, in the modern world nothing more than a high degree of efficiency of the education sector largely characterizes the country’s potential and wealth.