Motivación en las sentencias emitidas por los jueces de primer nivel en Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract:.This thesis examines the academic preferences of law students through the analysis of final-instance court rulings. Drawing on the Inter-American Court of Human Rights' decision in the case of *Valencia Hinojosa and Another v. Ecuador* (Series C No. 327, 2016), the research is grounded in the "Integrated Knowledge Project" methodology, which integrates theory, legal doctrine, and jurisprudence through a critical and comparative approach. The study employed document analysis and data-recording techniques to identify how students value the study of court rulings as a pedagogical tool for strengthening their legal competencies. Results demonstrate that academic practice based on analyzing judicial decisions fosters an understanding of legal principles such as judicial independence, access to justice, and state liability. The findings confirm that learning through the study of court rulings contributes to the comprehensive development and professional prospects of future lawyers. The research offers a practical perspective on the relationship between the Sustainable Development Goals specifically SDG 16 and legal education in Ecuador.