National Interests as Guidelines for Theoretical and Legal Science

The article examines the role of the theory of state and law as an active intellectual resource in the process of formation and realization of national interests. The modern world poses new challenges to States that require deep theoretical understanding. The theory of state and law, acting as a fundamental legal science, cannot develop in isolation from these realities. The paper analyzes the key function of the theory of state and law — the development and refinement of basic concepts that form the basis for the formation of public policy and legal regulation. The empirical basis is a sociological survey of law students, revealing the ideas of the younger generation about the essence and priorities of national interests. It is concluded that the theory of state and law not only reflects the state-legal reality, but also actively shapes it, offering models and solutions aimed at strengthening statehood and ensuring sustainable development.