Urgency of Legal Theory Renewal in the Digital Era

Abstract

The post COVID-19 digital transformation has accelerated the adoption of technology across various sectors, including the legal system, creating both significant opportunities and complex challenges for legal theory. This study employs a literature review method on several relevant scholarly articles to examine the urgency of renewing legal theory in response to technological advances. The findings indicate that theoretical updates are essential to address critical issues such as electronic evidence, cybersecurity, personal data protection, and the legitimacy of online courts. The proposed reform strategies include revising the legal conceptual framework, integrating cyber law into legal education, adopting principle based regulations, and utilizing data driven legal research to support evidence based decision making. Practical implications cover the establishment of adaptive regulations, the strengthening of digital democracy, the enhancement of online justice quality, and international legal cooperation. In conclusion, the renewal of legal theory is urgent and must be pursued collaboratively, oriented toward justice, transparency, and sustainability in the digital era.