THE USE OF DISTANCE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES IN TRAINING AND RETRAINING OF LEGAL PERSONNEL: THE PROBLEM STATEMENT

Abstract

In the context of the development of digital technologies with the effective use of distance learning it is possible to improve the quality of training and retraining of lawyers. Russia's accession to the Bologna Declaration requires the fulillment of its respective obligations and means the inclusion of Russia in the process of forming a single European educational process. In order to improve the quality of legal education, competent adaptation of Bologna provisions is necessary with the account of already accumulated European experience and domestic scientiic, pedagogical and cultural traditions. It is doubtful whether the period of study for a bachelor degree is suficient. The introduction of a compulsory distance course in the educational process of bachelor studies would be an ideal solution for the forma- tion of practical skills of a lawyer. As part of this distance learning course, it is advisable to use public information and legal systems such as Consultant Plus and Garant. The functionality of "contract designer" and "legal document designer" available in the software can serve as "simulators" for students in the preparation of legal documents. The use of remote technologies will allow minimizing the cost of training, while increasing the level of professional training. In contrast to the training of lawyers, retraining of legal personnel is possible only through distance learning.