The Lawyer’s linguistic personality: competencies as the foundation of development

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Abstract: The article examines the role of linguistic, speech, and communicative competencies in the professional training of future lawyers in the context of the modernization of Ukrainian education and the transformation of the legal system. It is determined that linguistic competence ensures knowledge of the norms of the Ukrainian language and the ability to apply them adequately in legal discourse; speech competence manifests itself in the ability to formulate thoughts clearly, logically, and convincingly in oral and written forms; communicative competence implies the ability to engage in constructive dialogue, effective interaction in a professional environment, and adherence to ethical principles of communication. It is emphasized that it is through speech that the professional competence of a lawyer is realized – in public speeches, negotiations, preparation of normative-legal acts and procedural documents. It is summarized that the formation of linguistic, speech, and communicative competencies is a strategic task of legal education, as it ensures the quality of legal activity, contributes to the development of the legal culture of society, and forms a positive professional image of a modern lawyer. Ways to improve the educational process are proposed, including expanding curricula with courses in rhetoric, professional speech culture, and effective communication, as well as introducing training sessions and seminars aimed at developing the professional speech and communication culture of future lawyers. Keywords: speech culture, linguistic competence, speech competence, communicative competence, communication skills, legal education, professional ethics, professional culture of a lawyer, legal communication, legal practice.