I'm a U.S. citizen. For various reasons, I'm considering getting an LLM in the UK. If I do so, will it be possible for me to practice law in the UK or will immigration laws make this impossible? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I have a few acquaintaince mostly from India who have graduated from univ in UK and are working there in large firms, however all of them graduated from very good univ Ox, Cam LSE UCL etc and starting May 2007, the students going to UK can work for a year in UK. Additionally you could check the website of some leading law firms, if they find you intersting enough getting work permit wont be a problem. Latham Wilkins, Clifford Chance, Freshfields etc.. all have lawyers from diff parts of the world working with them. Do check their websites, you will get all the details.

Before you can work as a solicitor you need to be qualified as one. An LLM on its own will not suffice: you need to know have studied certain subjects, then do the LPC and then complete a training contract. Alternatively, if you have US qualifications you can convert them. See the Law Society's webpage: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/becomingasolicitor/outsideengandwales.law