Govt. Law College, Thiruvananthapuram

Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram—known as GLC Trivandrum—is one of the oldest and most prestigious law institutions in India, established in 1875 by the Maharaja of Travancore under the University of Madras . Located on a serene 5-acre campus at Highland Bungalow, Barton Hill, it is affiliated with the University of Kerala and approved by the Bar Council of India .

GLC offers a comprehensive legal education, including the five-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Honours), a three-year LL.B., and LL.M. programs in Constitutional, Criminal, Criminology, Penology, and International/Science & Technology Law . Admissions are based on the Kerala Law Entrance Examination administered by the state’s Commissioner for Entrance Examinations .

The campus features heritage architecture alongside modern additions, including large smart classrooms, moot court halls, a canteen, and hostel facilities for both men and women . Its library houses over 27,000 volumes and 5,000 periodicals, making it one of the richest legal collections in the region, and the institution holds a recognized research center status under the University of Kerala .

Academics balance theoretical depth with practical training—students participate actively in moot courts, legal aid clinics, seminars, and international competitions like ADR and trial advocacy . Prominent alumni include Justice Fathima Beevi and N.R. Madhava Menon, the father of modern legal education in India .

Student feedback highlights strong peer and faculty support and a vibrant campus life. Though some heritage infrastructure needs renovation and placement rates are moderate, the academic reputation and immersive experience remain highly valued