MODERN APPROACHES TO TEACHING LEGAL DISCIPLINES IN NON-LAW HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Abstract

The modernization of higher education requires the improvement of legal education not only for law students, but also for students of non-law specialties. In contemporary society, future teachers, economists, engineers, medical workers, and managers increasingly face legal issues in their professional activities. Therefore, the teaching of legal disciplines in non-law higher education programs has become an important component of professional competence formation. The article analyzes modern approaches to teaching legal disciplines in non-law universities, including competency-based learning, interactive teaching methods, digital technologies, case-study methods, interdisciplinary integration, and practice-oriented education. The study examines international and national pedagogical experiences and identifies the main challenges and prospects for improving legal education in non-law higher education institutions. The findings demonstrate that innovative pedagogical methods significantly increase students’ legal awareness, critical thinking, and professional responsibility.