Theory and methodology of teaching languages to a modern lawyer

Abstract

The article deals with the methodology of teaching and educating languages in the professional activity of a specialist, in particular about the main problems of the functioning of the Russian and other foreign languages in the professional activity of a modern lawyer as a communication tool and service sector. The research was conducted primarily through an extensive literature review, focusing on existing academic publications, textbooks, and articles that discuss language teaching methodologies, educational psychology, and specific language needs within the legal profession. The review indicates that while the current methodologies in language education address basic professional requirements, there are notable gaps, particularly in the application of practical language skills and advanced communication techniques. Although, the acquisition of professional communicative competence occurs during the study of languages in the classroom by students of non-philological universities, they could develop the ability to communicate freely on professional topics, using the means of language to express their thoughts, their own position, as well as for communicative interaction in a team.