Dean and Vice Deans of the Faculty of Law

Dean Janne Salminen is one of the professors of the Faculty. The Dean manages and supervises the operations of the Faculty and has general powers to examine and resolve matters that pertain to the Faculty unless otherwise prescribed or stipulated. In addition, the Dean is responsible for the development of the Faculty, the implementation of the University of Turku's strategy at the Faculty and the acceptance of the new students. The Dean acts as a Chair of the Faculty Council and selects the Vice Dean(s) among the professors of the Faculty for the same term of office.

In the absence of Dean Salminen, Vice Dean Alvesalo-Kuusi acts as her deputy.  

Professor Alvesalo-Kuusi is responsible for research.

Professor Mikkola is responsible for education and teaching.

Executive team

Janne Salminen, Dean
Anne Alvesalo-Kuusi, Vice Dean
Tuulikki Mikkola, Vice Dean
Noora Kedonperä, Head of Faculty Administration
Katja Arola, Head of Academic and Student Affairs
Kirsi Tuohela, Research Coordinator