The proposed publication is a short course in the discipline “Sociology of Law”. The book reveals the social functions of law, showing its role in social integration, control, conflict resolution, legitimation of social relations, construction of political institutions. The course program “Sociology of Law” was developed taking into account the standard recommended by the Ministry of General and Professional Education of the Russian Federation and is an important component in obtaining basic education. The book is intended for students, graduate students, and university teachers.