Theoretical and legal substantiation of the realization of the rule of law by an attorney at law

The research is devoted to the general theoretical analysis of the impact of the rule of law principle on the functioning of the Bar in Ukraine. It is the rule of law principle which is the backbone component, compliance with which is a prerequisite for ensuring the quality and efficiency of work of any attorney-at-law. Analysis of theoretical approaches to the main structural elements of the rule of law principle from the perspective of an attorney-at-law's activities as a representative of the rights and legitimate interests of a person in a court proceeding. An additional focus of the study is the interpretation of this principle in the Western doctrine, as well as its adequate consolidation in national legislation and its unconditional observance in the activities of law enforcement agencies. The European integration vector of our country's development should be based on strict adherence to the rule of law, since the main requirement of the European community in this area is to ensure the ability of state institutions to fully realize human and civil rights. Today's challenges dictate the need to adopt new legislative acts, which put special pressure on the rule of law. In this case, the legislator must find a difficult balance between protecting fundamental human rights and freedoms and limiting interference with existing regulations. In this case, we mean not only the fundamental rights enshrined in the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, but also national legislation. That is why the rule of law principle is of particular importance for the entire legal community, as they should direct their activities to protect the generally recognized principles and norms of international law, the main priority of which is the rights and freedoms of human and citizen