Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 29 (PTI): Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday said the government was planning a comprehensive overhaul of legal education in the state.

As part of the initiative, it is "seriously considering" setting up a Directorate of Legal Education and a law university, he said.

Speaking after handing over appointment orders to 35 assistant professors for government law colleges at the Secretariat Durbar Hall here, Satheesan said the government aimed to transform Kerala into one of the country's leading higher education hubs by updating courses in line with evolving industry requirements.

He said the proposed Directorate of Legal Education and law university would help strengthen legal education in the state.

The CM said new subjects such as maritime law would be introduced to tap Kerala's growing potential as a port-based economy, while outdated teaching methods would be revamped to meet contemporary requirements.

He said the government was also focusing on strengthening industry-academia collaboration and introducing employment-oriented courses to improve students' job prospects.

Referring to the appointment of the 35 assistant professors, Satheesan said the issue had come to his attention during his Puthuyuga Yathra as Leader of the Opposition after aspirants submitted representations, including one from a student in Kozhikode.

After assuming office, the government examined the pending files and expedited the recruitment process under the leadership of Higher Education Minister Roji M John, fulfilling its promise to the candidates, he said.

Satheesan urged the newly appointed teachers to uphold the responsibilities of the profession and serve as role models for students and society.

Higher Education Minister Roji M John presided over the function.

(PTI)

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