TO THE QUESTION OF THE REFORM OF JUDICIAL REPRESENTATION IN THE CIVIL PROCESS

This article is the result of an independent attempt by the authors to investigate the planned reform of judicial representation in Russia. The advantages and disadvantages of introducing professional legal representa- tion are studied. The authors conclude that the introduction of professional representation in the courts is still necessary. In support of its position, the experience of foreign countries, in which the institute of professional legal representation has long been successfully established, is also given. However, in order for the reform to bring positive results, it is necessary to amend the existing legislation, making legal assistance more accessible for certain categories of the population, as well as providing for penalties for lawyers who do not have the status of a lawyer