I'm taking the December LSAT and have been improving each and every test. I usually test between a 160-163 (depending on whether or not I get stuck on a certain logic game, or time in general). I still have another 6+ weeks to get work in, so it is safe to assume I will get a ~162 on my test. With that said, my undergrad GPA is certainly sub-par @ 3.1 in a non-challenging major (Political Science, History minor). I went to a top 50 school, so it wasn't a bad school, but it was not an ivy. I had a decent amount of extra-curriculars (Greek Life, positions, clubs) but nothing that jumps out at you.
I graduated in 2013 and worked within local government/politics since graduation. I currently work in my County Attorney's office and have a great relationship with both he, and my prior boss (elected office). Because of this relationship, I will most likely be using both of them for my letters of recommendation.
Considering my LSAT score (future), sub-par GPA, and work experience/LOR, chance me at:
Brooklyn Law (PT)
Fordham Law (PT)
Uconn Law (PT)
I will be going part time (evenings) as I need to work while attending (unless offered a great package including housing). While Brooklyn isn't the most reputable, my plan at this juncture in time is to do Army or Navy Judge's advocate for 5 years, and possibly going for an LLM or MA in government after service. I haven't spoken to anyone from any of the schools listed, but I would love to do a joint program (JD/MPA or MA). Obviously this changes if offered clerkship or a position at a top firm, but this doesn't seem likely.
I know that the market is inflated with lawyers, and those from outside the top schools are at a huge disadvantage in a market like NYC. However, I'm confident that I can make it work. At this point, I see Brooklyn as being a match, with Fordham and Uconn being low-reaches.
I will most likely be applying to St. Johns and Hofstra as well, but I see both as being bad moves in the long term. And if you have believe that another school in the immediate area (CT, NJ) are good moves for me long term and realistic, I am also open to that. I just need to be able to get affordable housing and a good package, but who doesn't.
Thanks for the advice, and I appreciate brutal honesty
