Take a look at any Legal Aid (LSC's) in your area or the public defender's office. It might not be what you want to practice (turns out it's exactly what I want to do), but they're always hiring and they look incredible on an application. Also, most decent LSC's are usually very well connected with good law schools. I'm speaking from experience, I'll have 2 years at an LSC under my belt by the time and I'll have had legal assistant experience, case management, and project management.

What are your career goals? If public interest or non-profit work is your aim, then Northeastern is a solid choice and has name recognition in the non-profit community and that reputation is getting even better. Graduating with no debt is the best strategy if you want to do public interest as you'll likely not be making much anytime soon. Government work is different though and that alumni network and name recognition can help, but Northeastern has a very interesting program to help you get a solid resume before graduating. I'm planning on public interest work, and given your situation, I would go Northeastern in those circumstances.