The sociological approach to the study of law is the most important characteristic of our age. Jurists belonging to this school of thought are concerned more with the working of law rather than its abstract content.

The word jurisprudence is derived from the Latin word "Jurisprudentia" which means "knowledge of law. In Latin language 'Jure'  or 'Juris' means 'law' and 'prudentia' means 'skills or knowledge'.