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 sentencia

Abstract

Abstract: This thesis analyzes the academic preferences of law students and their connection to the Sustainable Development Goals, with an emphasis on SDG 16, which promotes peace, justice, and institutional strength. Through qualitative research and the study of a criminal conviction for bribery, Court Ruling No. 17282-2016-04457, dated July 20, 2018, the subjects most strongly favored by students are identified and how these preferences reflect a commitment to the country's social and legal challenges are reflected upon. The analysis reveals that subjects such as Criminal Law spark interest not only for their normative content but also for their direct connection to national reality. Furthermore, gaps are evident between academic training and the demands of the professional environment, suggesting a closer relationship between the classroom and judicial practice. This study contributes to the understanding of how legal education can be aligned with the principles of sustainable development and proposes recommendations to strengthen the ethical, practical, and social approach to legal education in Ecuador.