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

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Abstract: This study explores the academic preferences of law graduates in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing specifically on SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. Its main objective was to determine the extent to which the specializations chosen by graduates contribute to this global goal and whether there is a need to strengthe legal education with health-oriented content. The urgency of integrating the SDGs into the law curriculum is emphasized, so that professionals acquire legal tools to address social, environmental, and health challenges. In this context, the study examined Constitutional Court of Ecuador s Rulling 7-18 JH, which recognizes the right to health as a fundamental right and establishes the State s obligation to ensure its fulfillment, especially for vulnerable groups. Based on the analysis, there is a clear need to update law degree programs by incorporating topics related to the right to health, the environment, and, above all, social justice. This would enable the training of law professionals with a more comprehensive vision, capable of contributing to sustainable development and building a fairer and more inclusive society. To this end, the study worked with graduates from UTPL, employing an exegetical, socio-legal, and systematic methodology. Techniques such as document indexing, case law analysis, and theoretical dedictuve tools were used to connect courses, the SDGs, and Ruling 7-18 JH, identifying the application of constitutional principles and their social relevance in vulnerable contexts.