Abstract:Legal English, as one of ESP branches, is obliged to adhere to the teaching principles of ESP. Proper understanding of the concept of Legal English and the differences between Legal English and General English sets the foundation to establish the cultivation objectives and working patterns of Legal English. While in teaching students relative knowledge in laws, Legal English shoulders the cultivation of English skills and qualities for the students as its first job. Legal English professionals major in English but not in law, which is the stand?and?start point of Legal English.