Honestly, earning to give is a really strong option. If you can get into a boutique patent firm, make good money, and donate, this may be a very strong way to go. With your lackluster resume and unimpressive law school, the patent bar might be the best way to go.
The field of law is extremely gated by prestige, including public interest work in many areas. The patent route might be a way through what would otherwise be a pretty unfortunate situation.
And first year grades are extremely important, especially if you are at a less prestigious school. I would recommend focusing on that for your first year to the exclusion of just about everything else.
Honestly, earning to give is a really strong option. If you can get into a boutique patent firm, make good money, and donate, this may be a very strong way to go. With your lackluster resume and unimpressive law school, the patent bar might be the best way to go.
The field of law is extremely gated by prestige, including public interest work in many areas. The patent route might be a way through what would otherwise be a pretty unfortunate situation.
And first year grades are extremely important, especially if you are at a less prestigious school. I would recommend focusing on that for your first year to the exclusion of just about everything else.
Best of luck!