Publisher, I don’t think every perspective lawyer either wants to go to or is cut out to attend one of the very top law schools which lead to clerkships or employment anywhere in the country. This OP is not even sure what she wants to do. Maybe I read in between the lines too much in this case, but I don’t think so. Maybe a big win for her would be admission to UF (and not a top 14). In my daughter’s case, she wants a career in Boston and wants the opportunities and learning that come with experiential leaning, and NUSL is a great fit.