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: This study, conducted in Ecuador at the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja within the Law program, employs a systematic approach to analyze the correlation between the legal curriculum, legal institutions, and their connection to the Sustainable Development Goals. The primary unit of analysis is a ruling by the National Court of Justice, which allows for an evaluation of how SDG 8 is reflected in policies for sustained economic growth, labor inclusion, and the guarantee of decent work. Qualitative methods, document review techniques, jurisprudential analysis, and categorization matrices are applied, complemented by semi-structured interviews with students of the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja. The aim is to identify the factors influencing the selection of areas of legal specialization. The results reveal that training in human rights and constitutional law strengthens the understanding of labor standards and guides more critical and well-founded professional decisions. In conclusion, the study determines that the integration of curriculum, jurisprudence, and SDGs contributes significantly to strengthening a socially responsible and ethical legal education.