The Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES), through its Free Legal Clinic of the School of Law, Politics and Development, provides legal services free of charge to low-income people and priority groups, guaranteeing their access to a fair solution to legal problems of a social and family nature. This program not only contributes to improving the quality of life of the community, promoting dignified participation and reducing conflicts, but has also become an essential pillar for practical training.
Since its creation, the office has attended more than 3,135 consultations and sponsored 393 legal cases, reaffirming its commitment to access to justice and social welfare. Through this direct contact with the community, law students acquire a deep understanding of social challenges and develop competencies to offer effective solutions to legal conflicts. This experience shapes them as well-rounded professionals, committed to social justice and prepared to address societal issues.
The practice is also a valuable resource for law school professors, who find in it a space to enrich teaching by exposing students to real cases and current challenges. This interaction orients future lawyers towards a humanitarian and practical approach, promoting an education that goes beyond the classroom and actively contributes to the service of the community.
Period of execution 2/01/2023- 22/12/2023
Book «Building Regional Learning Communities for the Reduction of Inequalities» Presents Inspirational Experiences in Latin America
Dr. Angélica Sánchez, a prominent researcher and professor at the Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES), launches her new research project, embodied in the book «Building Regional Learning Communities for the Reduction of Inequalities: Inspiring Experiences from Latin America» . This book, the result of a collaboration with renowned Latin American institutions, explores innovative approaches and effective practices to reduce social inequalities through the strengthening of learning communities.
This project involves Universidad del Rosario (Colombia), Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Seccional Palmira (Colombia), Corporación Universitaria Empresarial Alexander Von Humboldt (Colombia), EQ-Lab (Ecuador) and UEES itself. The authors - Merlín Patricia Grueso Hinestroza, Angélica María Sánchez Riofrío and Olga Beatriz Roa Medina - share experiences that demonstrate the power of dialogic learning and participatory education to build inclusive environments, promoting academic development and social cohesion.
Aligned with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this project highlights how collective knowledge and educational engagement can drive community transformation and generate a positive impact on Latin American societies. «Building Regional Learning Communities.» is undoubtedly an inspiring resource for those seeking real and sustainable solutions in the fight against inequality.
