http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38079 en Is there a difference? - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:40:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38079/last#38079 Hi Would choosing to go to one of the london universities offer better career and academia prospects than say going to a regional university? Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:23:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38079/last#39007 YES!! If you want to go into academia, where you get your llm is crucial... UCL offers a programme for law teachers which is an add -on for those who want to become academics. It is not part of the llm but you get a certificate. If you are serious about an academic career, get something published. It's never too early to start. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:46:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38079/last#39212 Thank you for your response, although i remain in two minds as to whether i want to practice or preach law.. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:31:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38079/last#39301 If you are looking at academia in the UK you do not have to restrict yourself to the London universities, though I would suggest that getting an academic job in the UK these days on just an LLM would be tough. More and more, new academics have a PhD (as well as teaching experience gained whilst studying); some ex-practitioners may make it in to academia too. Most universities offer teaching courses to their post graduate students, though I suspect they are targetted at PhD (or MPhil) students. Good luck with it, whether you go for practice or academia.