SHIELD LegalKnow Your Rights.
A student-led platform advancing legal literacy, civic education, and public understanding of the law. Built for students, communities, and anyone who deserves to know their rights.
Free. Non-partisan. Education only.
WHAT WE DO
Legal Knowledge Should Be
Accessible to Everyone
Legal Literacy
We translate complex legal language into plain English that students and communities can actually use. No jargon, no gatekeeping.
Civic Empowerment
Understanding your rights is essential. We build the tools to make civic knowledge accessible to every person, regardless of background.
Public Education
From constitutional rights to tenant law, we cover the legal topics that shape everyday life. Research-backed, non-partisan, and built for real communities.
⚖ SHIELD Legal provides legal education and information only. We do not provide legal advice. For legal advice, consult a licensed attorney.
RESOURCES
Start Learning
Curated legal explainers and reference materials for students and communities.
GUIDES
Practical Legal Guides
Step-by-step guides on the legal topics that matter most.
What To Do If You Are Pulled Over
8 min read
A step-by-step breakdown of your rights during a traffic stop. Know what you have to share, what you can decline, and how to stay safe.
Read GuideMiranda Rights Explained
6 min read
You have the right to remain silent. But what does that actually mean? This guide breaks down Miranda rights in plain language.
Read GuideStudent Rights at School
7 min read
Students have constitutional rights even inside school buildings. Learn what rights you keep, which ones are limited, and why it matters.
Read GuideWRITING
From the SHIELD Legal Team
WHO WE ARE
Built by Students, for Everyone
SHIELD Legal was founded by two high school researchers who saw how legal knowledge remained inaccessible to the communities that needed it most.
Saurish Gottipati
Co-Founder · South Forsyth High School, GA
An active researcher in both law and business, conducting work across top 25 law schools and business institutions in the United States. His scholarship sits at the intersection of legal theory, empirical research, and civic education, with a commitment to making the law legible for those who need it most.
Focus Areas
Legal Theory · Empirical Jurisprudence · Civic Education
Armaan Keswani
Co-Founder · Denmark High School, GA
An active researcher in law, business, and financial technology, with work spanning top law schools and business institutions across the United States. His scholarship focuses on the economic barriers that shape who can access the legal system and what that costs the communities who need it most.
Focus Areas
Legal Finance · Access to Justice · Policy Research
GET INVOLVED
Want to Collaborate?
We are open to partnerships with educators, law schools, universities, and organizations focused on civic education and legal access. Reach out and we would love to talk.
Get in Touchshieldlegalinfo@gmail.com
⚖ SHIELD Legal provides legal education and information only. We do not provide legal advice. For legal advice, consult a licensed attorney.