In the scientific article, the author examines in detail the sociocultural component, as well as cultural and historical realities in the context of teaching a foreign language (German) to students of law schools. In the study, the author notes that knowledge of a foreign language is insufficient for successful communication, since it is necessary to understand the cultural specifics, as well as the historical context. The work analyzes the methods of adapting socio-cultural aspects in the educational process, which includes the use of authentic materials, thematic discussions, and game modeling. The scientific work provides successful examples that illustrate the relationship between the German legal system and cultural specifics in learning a foreign language (German). The scientific work also considers the advantages of the socio-cultural approach in the context of the formation of intercultural competence of students. The author comes to the conclusion that at present it is important to adapt curricula taking into account modern realities and requirements in the context of the globalization process.