Lawyers on Social Value of Law

Abstract

The paper attempts to summarize the opinions of practicing lawyers concerning the social value of law. Carrying out the research the author has analyzed the results of the survey of judges, prosecutors, investigators, advocates, legal advisers, notaries and bailiffs. The opinion of lawyers concerning the social value of law is summarized in accordance with their working experience, age and gender. In this paper the author makes an initial attempt to clarify the attitude to law as a social value. Meanwhile, in the author's opinion, this problem needs a thorough and comprehensive study with the use of the resources of the sociological science; this article can be considered as an invitation to further scientific discussion.