Abstract
This scientific article explores the essence and content of legal literacy and its impact on the entire legal system of the state. This article was written through a thorough search and selection of material from scholarly sources and regulatory documents, the study of which allowed us to uncover the essence of legal literacy as a holistic process. The purpose of this article is to explore the basic elements of legal literacy and define its functions. A number of general scientific methods were used in writing this article, including analysis and synthesis, deduction and induction, formalization and generalization. The scientific article, in its content, is aimed at revealing and analyzing the main structural components of legal literacy based on the use of existing scientific approaches and opinions of domestic authors and foreign researchers. The article also utilizes research results from independent international organizations, which allowed us to demonstrate the current ranking of our country in the context of legal reforms and transformations. Special attention is given to studying international positive experiences in implementing measures to improve the legal literacy of the population. The scientific results obtained in this article are based on our own findings and conclusions and can be used in the development of strategic programs, concepts, and projects on legal literacy. The conclusion states that legal literacy is not simply a process of imparting legal knowledge and skills, but rather enables the development of a holistic individual with an active civic stance and a positive attitude toward the current legal system