Preferencias académicas de los estudiantes de la carrera de Derecho y su vinculación con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) a través del estudio de sentencias

Abstract

Abstract: The study meticulously examines labor rights in Ecuador, emphasizing labor inclusion and sustainability, aligned with Sustainable Development Goal N°8. It analyzes how fair labor policies have evolved and impacted the specialization preferences of law graduates of the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL). Using theoretical-deductive and socio-legal approaches, several judicial decisions, including Key Ruling No. 176-14- EP/19 (2019), are reviewed to compile detailed fact sheets. The results indicate a persistent violation of labor rights, especially in socially vulnerable groups. This pattern points to poor implementation of SDG N°8 in the country, highlighting the critical need for improved monitoring and enforcement of related policies. This is fundamental to ensure a fairer and more equitable work environment, emphasizing the importance of inclusive and sustainable labor policies that protect and promote the rights of all workers, especially those in vulnerable situations. The study underscores the relevance of a legal education that prepares future lawyers to address these challenges, fostering a proactive commitment to social and labor justice.