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Introduction. The article is devoted to the consideration of the role of self-education in the formation of professional competence of law students. Vocational training involves the development of the student as a person capable of modeling their behavior in the upcoming professional activities. In this regard, it should be noted a type of activity such as professional education, defined by well-known researchers as an independent social process aimed at the formation of professional interests, knowledge, moral principles, skills. Vocational education includes those elements of education that are related to work. It is accompanied by formal, non-formal and informal education. Methodology and methods of research. At present, lifelong learning is a means of multifaceted personal development: formal, non-formal and informal education throughout life. The mission of the teacher is to develop students' qualities such as self-control, self-assessment, self-organization, planning, the desire to engage in cognitive and research activities. The authors emphasize that one of the most important methodological grounds of the modern educational process is the rational organization of independent work of students, which is aimed at raising their interest and desire to find new knowledge from various information sources, the development of the ability to analyze them independently and apply them creatively. Independent work allows students to prepare for practical classes, to maintain interest in cognitive activity. The article also focuses on the types of work performed in preparation for self-educational activities. Let us list some of them. Result of research. The article also focuses on the types of work performed in preparation for self-educational activities. Let's list some of them. Project method is the epitome of student-centered learning, a method of organization of independent activity aimed at the solution of the problem of the educational project that integrates a problem-based approach. A problem-based approach helps to develop independent and responsible personality, develop creativity and mental skills, without which the development of intellect unthinkable. Research work of students is considered as an integral part of the development of professional competences. The student must become an active subject of his/her education, determine its content, as well as plan the activities in the direction of replenishment of special knowledge, which he/she will use in law enforcement. It should also be noted that the discussion-based methods of work, which allow to reveal the unusual nature of complex human actions affecting the course of social processes, are becoming relevant. Project activity is one of the most effective methods of enhancing cognitive activity and independence. There are different types of projects: research, creative, information, etc., which can be used at all stages of the study material. Conclusion. Thus, the use of such types of work motivates students to independent cognition, which is a source of intellectual and personal development, better assimilation of knowledge, mastery of different types of educational activities.