Don't think getting in a top law school is your only chance. Given your background (I presume you will get your Ph.D.), you will have a good chance of finding a decent job even if your JD is not from a top school. That is, if you are interested in patent law. Also, if there is a geographical region you are particularly interested in finding a job later, a good regional school may not be a bad deal either. A part time program in your current area is also a possibility. I did my undergraduate in