Bibliometric analysis of legal culture and legal education research
https://doi.org/10.17853/1994-5639-2025-1-88-103
Abstract
Introduction. The assessment of legal culture plays a significant role in shaping the identity of law students and improving the legal systems of various countries. Aim. This study aimed to analyse the scientific literature on legal culture and to identify influential authors, emerging trends, collaborative networks, and key topics that connect legal culture with the educational process. Methodology and research methods. A bibliometric analysis was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, utilising the Scopus and Web of Science databases. The study included 2106 documents from Scopus and 442 from Web of Science. Data were processed using Microsoft Excel and R-studio, with analysis focusing on annual trends, top-cited authors, and collaboration networks. Results and scientific novelty. The study revealed a consistent increase in scientific output, particularly from 2020 to 2023, with articles and books being the pre dominant forms of publication. Key topics included the professional identity of law students, emotional regulation in the legal profession, and the role of values in shaping legal education. The most influential authors were David Nelken in Scopus and Avi Rubin in Web of Science. Collaborative networks demonstrated robust international research connections. Practical significance. The research findings highlight the necessity of incorporating legal culture into legal education to improve the educational experience of law students. This integration emphasises the significance of emotional, ethical, and cognitive skills in their professional training
About the Authors
G. A. Quezada Castro
Universidad Tecnológica del Perú
Peru
Peru
Guillermo Alexander Quezada Castro – Lecturer, Faculty of Law
M. P. Quezada Castro
Universidad Tecnológica del Perú
Peru
Peru
María del Pilar Quezada Castro – Lecturer, Faculty of Law
M.d. P. Castro Arellano
Universidad Alas Peruanas
Peru
Peru
María del Pilar Castro Arellano – Lecturer, Faculty of Law
M. A. Rodríguez Vega
Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego
Peru
Peru
Marco Antonio Rodríguez Vega – Lecturer, Faculty of Law
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Quezada Castro G.A., Quezada Castro M.P., Castro Arellano M.P., Rodríguez Vega M.A. Bibliometric analysis of legal culture and legal education research. The Education and science journal. 2025;27(1):88-103. https://doi.org/10.17853/1994-5639-2025-1-88-103
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