Rule of Law Day 2025

The 4th annual Rule of Law Day will be held on Wednesday 8 October 2025 in the Small Hall of the University of Helsinki’s Main Building and online.

The Rule of Law Day is an event open to all, bringing together leading international and Finnish experts in development cooperation and the rule of law from the public sector, NGOs, and universities to discuss the successes and challenges of rule of law work. The event can also be followed and commented on online.

Wednesday 8 October 2025
Location: Small Hall, Main Building (4th floor), Fabianinkatu 33 & Online

There is a limited number of seats available to the event. Please register via the link below.

 

Schedule (subject to change)

9:00–9:15 Opening ceremony

  • Tuija Brax, Director, Rule of Law Centre
  • N.N.

9:15–10:20 Leo Mechelin Keynote Lecture

  • Keynote lecturer will be announced in August

10:30–11:45 Panel discussion: Academic Freedom and the Rule of Law

  • Panellists and the host will be announced in August

11:45–13:00 Networking coffee and light snacks in the lobby

 

 
Registration

Registration for the event is now open and required for both in-person and online participation. Attendance is free. All registered online participants will receive a link to the live stream upon registration.