The Impact of Social Media on Legal Advocacy
Asiimwe Kyomugisha T.
Faculty of Business, Kampala International University, Uganda
ABSTRACT
Social media has fundamentally transformed the landscape of legal advocacy, offering new opportunities and challenges for legal professionals. This paper investigates how platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram have become integral to modern legal practices, extending advocacy beyond courtrooms to digital public spaces. By analyzing the evolution of advocacy in the digital age, the role of social media platforms, and ethical considerations, this study underscores the dual nature of social media as both a tool for democratizing access to justice and a potential ethical minefield. Additionally, successful case studies highlight how social media campaigns have influenced public opinion, mobilized support, and achieved legal and policy outcomes. The findings advocate for a balanced approach to leveraging social media, emphasizing the need for ethical guidelines and innovative strategies to enhance legal advocacy in a digitally connected world.
Keywords: Legal Advocacy, Social Media Platforms, Digital Transformation, Ethical Considerations, Public Opinion.
CITE AS: Asiimwe Kyomugisha T. (2024). The Impact of Social Media on Legal Advocacy. Research Output Journal of Education 4(3):21-24. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJE/2024/432124