Empowering Communities Through Legal Awareness

iLAW – Initiative for Legal Awareness and Welfare is a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting legal literacy, access to justice, and ethical legal engagement across India. Founded by young legal practitioner and social worker Ms. Nalini Mishra, iLAW was established with the vision of empowering individuals and institutions through legal education and support. Registered as a Trust under the Indian Trust Act, the organization operates from its head office in Lucknow and extends its reach to communities and institutions across the country. With a focus on both grassroots engagement and professional legal training, iLAW serves as a bridge between the people and the justice system—fostering awareness, accountability, and welfare for all.

Who We Are

What We Do

iLAW is dedicated to promote legal literacy and awareness among marginalized and underserved communities across India. The organization provides free legal guidance and assistance to individuals who face barriers in accessing the justice system. Through legal awareness workshops and outreach programs, iLAW empowers communities to better understand the law and engage with it meaningfully. In addition to its social initiatives, iLAW offers professional legal training sessions for corporate and institutional clients on critical issues such as PoSH compliance, the Vishakha Guidelines, Labour Laws, and workplace ethics. By combining education, support, and advocacy, iLAW works to bridge the gap between citizens and the legal system, fostering a more informed and accountable society.

Empower Through Knowledge

We equip individuals, communities and institutions with practical legal understanding and guidance, enabling them to navigate the justice system with confidence and clarity.

Legal Literacy Workshops

Engaging sessions to enhance understanding of legal rights and processes for communities. Designed to be interactive and inclusive, the workshops use real-life scenarios, local language delivery, and participatory methods to foster legal awareness and social responsibility.

Awareness Drives

Community outreach initiatives to raise awareness about legal rights and everyday legal issues like domestic violence and land rights to consumer protection and government schemes etc.

Free Legal Guidance

Offering support and advice to disadvantaged individuals facing barriers in the justice system.

Corporate Training & Consultancy

Offering specialized legal training for corporates/Institutions on critical topics such as PoSH compliance, Vishakha Guidelines, Labour Laws, and workplace ethics. Our sessions are designed to build legally compliant, safe, and inclusive workplaces. 

iLAW also provides expert legal consultancy services tailored to the needs of corporations, institutions, government bodies, and non-profit organizations. Our consultancy spans critical areas such as PoSH compliance, Vishakha Guidelines, labour law, workplace ethics, legal risk assessment, and policy development. We help organizations strengthen their legal frameworks, align with statutory obligations, and build ethical, inclusive work environments.

At iLAW, we conduct in-depth socio-legal and socioeconomic research to explore the complex intersections between law, society, and development. Our research contributes to public discourse, supports policy reforms, and drives rights-based advocacy. Through a combination of empirical studies and legal analysis, we produce publications that offer actionable insights and tailored solutions aimed at fostering justice, equity, and systemic accountability.

Research & Publciation