1 Introduction

General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of cultivating foreign-related legal talents and pointed out the key role of universities in the cultivation of legal talents. Legal English major is crucial for cultivating foreign-related legal talents. Currently, there is a shortage of foreign-related legal talents in China, and universities should utilize resources to cultivate high-level foreign-related legal talents to cope with international challenges.

The establishment of the Legal English major is imperative

Legal English plays a crucial role in foreign-related legal work and is an important tool for conveying Chinese ideas in international communication. The current number and quality of foreign-related legal talents are both insufficient, and legal English education is the key to enhancing their abilities. The Legal English major aims to cultivate foreign-related legal talents, with a focus on cultivating junior and intermediate level talents during the undergraduate stage to meet the demand for foreign-related legal services. The construction of the "New Liberal Arts" promoted by the Ministry of Education provides development opportunities for interdisciplinary fields such as legal English, and the legal English major is expected to become an emerging growth point in the field of foreign language and literature, improving the enrollment and employment status of foreign language colleges.

Analysis of the Connotation of Legal English Major

The Legal English major is a product of the reform of the higher education system, aimed at cultivating advanced specialized talents urgently needed by the country. The professional settings need to meet the needs of the country and society, while the departmental structure, teaching practice, and teacher functions of universities are all centered around professional construction. The legal English major has unique professional characteristics. It is not only a carrier of legal culture, but also an organic component of it, reflecting human values, rationality, and noble pursuit. Legal English major should be regarded as an independent major in the discipline construction structure, belonging to the category of foreign language and literature.

4 Conclusion

The establishment of majors in universities needs to be in line with national strategic needs. Legal English major is a product of the combination of law and foreign language disciplines. Its construction is of great significance for building China's rule of law discourse system, enhancing the international dissemination efficiency of the rule of law, promoting the progress of international rule of law, and constructing a community with a shared future for mankind.