Research and publications at the Faculty of Law

The particularly Scandinavian characteristics of Finnish law have traditionally been stimulated by Nordic cooperation in the fields of legislation and research. At least in some branches of law, one may almost speak of an "internal Nordic market of law".

The European integration process and membership in the European Union have brought new aspects to legal research and teaching at the law faculties in Finland. International co-operation and research on international legal developments have become essential in many fields traditionally considered "national", owing to the implementation of European Community Law.

As an essential part of their work, faculty members maintain their particular research interests in a wide array of individual projects. Research is carried out by academic staff within all the departments, by postgraduates and by persons otherwise closely connected with the university. All departments are working on establishing financial networks independent of the university budget. The Academy of Finland funds several researchers and postgraduate students, who carry out their work within the auspices of the faculty. Outside funding has primarily been obtained for the research projects of the Institute of International Economic Law (KATTI) and the Erik Castrén Institute of International Law and Human Rights.

For more detailed information on research and publications see the links of departments and research institutes below.

The Erik Castrén Institute of International Law and Human Rights (ECI)

The Institute of International Economic Law (KATTI)

University of Helsinki Conflict Management Institute (COMI)

Vaasa Unit of Legal Studies

The Centre of Excellence in the Foundations of European Law and Polity Research

Graduate School Law in a Changing World

Graduate School Foundations of European Law

Graduate School Innovation Incentives and the Regulatory Infrastructure (INNOCENT)