The ACWL was established in 2001 pursuant to the Agreement Establishing the ACWL as an organization independent of the WTO. Based in Geneva, near the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Advisory Centre on WTO Law (ACWL) advises its developing country* Members and least-developed countries (LDCs) on all issues relating to WTO law. The ACWL gives free legal advice and training on WTO law and provides support in WTO dispute settlement proceedings at discounted rates.