Ha Ha I am a PLSLD too! Jen I am kinda in the same boat that your in. I am a recent Grad (In Aug it'll be a year *sniffle*) and I want to go back but because of my not to great of a GPA, I am trying to get some real life experience to make my applications so when I hopefully do go back, look good. I am still trying to get into a law firm for something, but no luck yet. But I refuse to give up and am looking for other ways around it, plus exploring other options. The job situation is the same too. I have a full time but I need a little extra, so I am either going to try to get a bartending or waitressing job.
My only advice is the same that I give myself. Continue to strive for what you want and dont give up. Good things will happen. Sometimes you gotta go thru lots of downs to get an up