Features and objectives of legal education are an actual direction of modern scientific research. One important aspect of this problem is the legal education of young students as part of the learning process in modern society. Our work deals with the topic of legal education of young students. For the most part, projects aimed at legal education are implemented only for schoolchildren. The authors of the article pay special attention to the concept of "legal education" in modern science, as well as socio-psychological characteristics of students. The article provides a study of the needs of young students in the legal field. Based on their experience, the authors have conducted research and present some recommendations. The presented material allows to conclude that it is necessary to develop a system of legal education for student youth, to implement projects designed for this purpose. The project "Legal education of young students" promotes the creation of interest and attracts the attention of student youth to the study of Russian legislation, the dissemination of legal knowledge aimed at ensuring compliance with the law and norms of social life, increasing the level of legal integrity and respect for the law, and ensuring security.