Social Welfare Minor

Department of Law | World University of Bangladesh

The Social Welfare Minor is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the critical role that social programs, policies, and systems play in shaping social services. This minor equips students to engage with pressing issues of welfare, justice, and equity in both local and global contexts.

Students will explore how factors such as race, ethnicity, and diversity influence social welfare at the individual, community, national, and international levels. In addition, they will develop advocacy skills to effectively raise awareness of social policy issues and work towards meaningful change in society.

WUB Law students volunteering in community legal aid camp

🎯 Minor Objectives

Broad Understanding of Social Services

Gain foundational knowledge of social work principles, welfare systems, and community support structures.

Equity & Diversity Awareness

Analyze how race, ethnicity, and cultural diversity impact access to and delivery of social welfare.

Policy & Governance Insight

Understand how government policies shape social services and influence justice outcomes.

Advocacy for Justice

Develop practical advocacy skills to promote equity, defend rights, and drive social change.

Why Social Welfare Matters in Legal Education

Law is not just about statutes and courtrooms—it’s about people, protection, and progress. At WUB, we believe legal professionals must be champions of social justice. This minor empowers law students to:

  • Provide legal aid to marginalized and underserved communities
  • Advocate for policy reforms in housing, healthcare, and education
  • Support human rights initiatives through NGOs and civil society
  • Bridge the justice gap by promoting legal literacy at the grassroots level
  • Contribute to inclusive development through ethical and empathetic legal practice

Law Department Social Impact Initiatives