So I am new to the entire LSAT/LSAC/Law School endeavor. I am a first generation btw & have been pining about law school for a while (among other things like a job).

I notice that there is a mixer in NYC (where I am located by God's grace) after the LSAC forum. Now I am thinking is the LSAC forum like a significant thing? should I be attending?

What is the deal with these forums? they look rather cursory, perhaps?

I am so lost & focusing on the LSAT but anxious about missed opportunities and really unhappy that I cannot even seemingly get an offer as a volunteer at a legal firm or legal aide or ACLU or some other firm (I have degrees from Harvard & Columbia University & I am a US citizen). They don't want my help with volunteering but whenever I need legal help I can not find a lawyer or even a volunteer to help with legal issues. What is up with that?

Any help would be appreciated, any pointers or referrals. I mean people from Ind_ia (from the South!) with no-name school Bachelors are working as paralegals for Jewish law firms in NYC. I should have some chance here, right?