FACTORS IN THE FORMATION OF LEGAL COMPETENCIES IN EDUCATIONAL INNOVATIONS IN THE SYSTEM OF TRAINING TEACHERS AND SOCIAL WORKERS

Abstract. The article examines the main factors of the formation of legal competencies in future teachers and social workers in the context of educational innovations, in particular digital transformation. The relevance of the study is justified, due to transformational processes in society, the reform of educational and social policy of Ukraine, the need to protect human rights in education and the social sphere, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and full-scale war, which stimulated the transition to digital formats of education. The purpose is to analyze the main factors influencing the formation of legal competencies in the system of training teachers and social workers. Research results. The work emphasizes the need to integrate digital educational technologies into the process of forming legal competencies, which requires future specialists to combine legal knowledge with digital literacy. The current state of scientific research in this field by domestic and foreign scientists is analyzed. The main directions that determine the effectiveness of the formation of legal competencies are identified: the use of electronic educational platforms (Moodle, Google Classroom, Coursera), interactive learning tools (video lectures, simulations, multimedia resources), active learning methods (case method, project activities, roleplaying games, modeling of legal processes), as well as an interdisciplinary approach that integrates legal, sociological, psychological and economic components. The importance of professional interaction of students with representatives of legal practice (internships, master classes, guest lectures) is emphasized, which contributes to the consolidation of legal knowledge and the formation of ethical responsibility. Particular attention is paid to the new challenges of the digital era - in particular, expanding the content of legal competence by including digital rights, information security issues, personal data protection, human rights in the digital environment, as well as the problem of digital inequality. The need to adapt educational programs to the needs of the modern labor market is emphasized, in particular by introducing modular training, creating individual educational trajectories and including new courses related to law in the field of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, etc. Conclusions. The formation of legal competencies in future teachers and social workers should take place comprehensively, taking into account the dynamics of digital transformation, the challenges of the modern world and the needs of legal protection of the individual. Effective legal training involves not only the acquisition of knowledge, but also the development of critical thinking, ethical responsibility, the ability to legal communication and adaptation in conditions of change. The article identifies areas for further research, in particular, regarding the integration of legal education with digital platforms, the development of innovative educational technologies and models focused on training a new generation of specialists.