My preferences.
NY > DC > NJ > PA
I would like to work in a large firm to pay off any outstanding debts, then at least have options. Clearly I'm going to need to do well to get the opportunity for such a large firm. New York is, again, obviously my first choice for that.
Rutgers was initially my first choice, but St. John's is looking better. I believe it has better employment networks in NY as well as not restricting me to living in NJ. I have a friend in NY who would love to have my gf and I as roommates. She can't stomach the thought of NJ, so NJ COL costs would be split between my gf and myself. The gf will be supporting me a bit (She has numerous offers and I've helped her in the past when she needed it). I'll be leaving with 10-15k in savings, so the first year COL additions to my loans will be minimal if any.
I know the likelyhood of reaching my goal is low, but I have a contingencies in place if I just completely collapse my first year. The financial cost of undertaking law school for at least 1year is less than the cost of living the rest of my life knowing I didn't take the chance on something I have wanted to do for years. Obv I'm a special snowflake...

NOW, taking the jump in rankings for St. John's into consideration... It's even more reason to re-consider my initial leanings towards Rutgers. Employment prospects are relatively similar between both schools.
Any further input is appreciated. I'll continue to re-read the older posts, but with my particular dynamic, I felt the need to make a new post.

Thanks.
P.S. - There's a slight chance of getting off Fordham's WL. That may verywell be auto-accept if it happens...