Entre a tradição jurídica e as novas demandas do mercado: orientação pedagógica sobre empreendedorismo na formação em direito da UFC

Abstract

This study investigates how graduating Law students at the Federal University of Ceará per- ceive entrepreneurship as part of their professional education, considering contemporary trans- formations in the labor market and global economy. Situated within the field of Technological

Education, the research integrates active methodologies, educational technologies, and the de- velopment of entrepreneurial competencies. As a practical outcome, an interactive digital e- book was developed, serving both as a pedagogical resource and as a tool for data collection

and critical reflection. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, exploratory and descriptive in nature, grounded in established theoretical and methodological frameworks. It combines quantitative and qualitative techniques, including a case study conducted at the Legal Practice Center, involving final-year students, interviews with faculty members, and document analysis of the Pedagogical Course Plan and National Curriculum Guidelines. Findings indicate that

although students recognize the importance of entrepreneurship in expanding professional op- portunities, there remains a strong preference for public sector careers. This reveals tensions

between traditional legal education and innovative approaches. The research also identifies

gaps in the effective integration of entrepreneurship into the curriculum and pedagogical prac- tices. It is concluded that incorporating entrepreneurship into legal education is a relevant stra- tegy for fostering autonomy, innovation, and adaptability to contemporary demands. Such in- tegration contributes to the development of a more critical, flexible, and socially responsive professional profile, aligned with the challenges of a technology-driven society.