The concept of aesthetic culture of a lawyer: theoretical and legal aspect

Abstract

The article studies the concept, essence, structure, and significance of the aesthetic culture of a lawyer in their practice. It also provides examples of definitions for understanding the aesthetic culture of a lawyer.
The article reveals the functions and principles of the aesthetic culture of a lawyer in their professional activity. It is mentioned that the successful resolution of significant state issues depends on the high level of aesthetic culture of lawyers and their professionalism.
It is emphasized that aesthetic culture must serve as the basis of contemporary Ukrainian higher education in order to prepare future attorneys.
The most significant aspect of a lawyer’s aesthetic culture is their awareness of the appropriateness of the chosen profession, contentment with his or her professional activity, and commitment to legal values, as they have discovered the vocation to help people. This perception of the lawyer indicates their inner harmony, which is the beauty of a person.
The main factors of influence on the aesthetic culture of a lawyer can be identified as follows: phenomena of the surrounding reality; the specificity of the lawyer’s activity and their professionalism; aesthetic culture of colleagues and clients; works of art that evoke positive emotions, etc.
A lawyer’s aesthetic culture is a complex formation with a unique structure. The structural elements of a lawyer’s aesthetic culture include the aesthetics of communication, the culture of language, the culture of appearance, the culture of work organization, the culture of preparing and executing legal documents, the aesthetic worldview, aesthetic and legal values, aesthetic and legal taste, etc.
The high level of aesthetic culture of a lawyer brings about positive changes in his inner world, in his practical activity, and in the effective regulation of legal relations in Ukraine. The aesthetic culture of a lawyer is revealed through a specific manifestation of a lawyer’s value attitude towards themselves, through admiration for their profession, and building harmonious relationships with colleagues and clients.