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    Level of Legal Awareness Among Youth: An Empirical Study of College Students (2019)


    POOJA BAHUGUNA
    JCR. 2019: 260-268

    Abstract

    Legal awareness is the comprehension and knowledge of laws, legal procedures, and the rights and obligations of people in a society. People must be informed and aware of the laws that govern them; it is a necessary component of a democracy. Concern exists in many nations about how well-informed young people are about the law, particularly college students. Students who are in college are maturing into adulthood and frequently deal with a variety of legal difficulties. They might come into contact with issues like contract disputes, traffic infractions, and landlord-tenant disputes, among others. They must consequently have a fundamental understanding of the law in order to handle these situations successfully. College students' knowledge of the law differs depending on their history, education, and exposure to legal concerns, among other things. In order to detect and fill knowledge gaps, it is crucial to gauge the level of legal awareness among college students. Their ability to make educated decisions and successfully participate in legal procedures can increase as a result, making them more responsible citizens

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    Volume 6 Issue-1

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