CSI Institute of Legal Studies, Thiruvananthapuram

The CSI Institute of Legal Studies (CSIILS) in Cheruvarakonam, Parassala (Thiruvananthapuram district), established in 2013 by the South Kerala Diocese of the Church of South India, is a private, self-financing law college affiliated with the University of Kerala and approved by the Bar Council of India .

CSIILS offers a wide range of programs: a three-year LL.B. and five-year integrated degrees — B.A. LL.B., BBA LL.B., and B.Com LL.B. — each with an intake of about 60 seats, plus a two-year LL.M. in Constitutional Law . Admissions are primarily through the Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE), with minimum eligibility of 45% in 12th grade.

The campus spans approximately 6 acres in a rural setting, just 1 km from Parassala town, and includes modern infrastructure: smart‑classrooms, a moot court hall, a well-stocked library (including digital resources), separate hostels for men and women, a cafeteria, auditorium, gym, sports grounds, guest rooms, and a medical centre .

CSIILS emphasizes practical legal training with mandatory internships (140 days over five years, including government offices) starting from the first year; active moot court society; legal aid clinics; NSS activities; research forums; and placement support via a functioning cell .

Student feedback, including reviews, highlights the institution’s commitment to ethics-driven education, solid infrastructure, and hands-on learning. While placements include opportunities with LIC, government roles, and junior legal positions, most graduates build their careers through proactive initiatives