Top Law Schools

Just got the bad news about high school dual enrollment and wondering how big of an effect it will have on my application. Was 3.9low at uni --> 3.7low with the addition of the covid era dual enrollment, 179lsat, and some admittedly thin work experience, but have worked for a year as a policy intern (would be willing to work a little more and reapply) and interned for a law firm during undergrad.

I've also heard conflicting things about addenda in the case of dual enrollment, I've gotten the message that I clearly shouldn't write a whole sob story about COVID in high school, but would a short and professionally written paragraph calling attention to it make sense though?

I think you'll be fine. Apply broadly to the T14, don't make it a sob story - you can write about how you improved if you want. I wouldn't worry about this - you'll get into a T14 or at least a T20 (WashU, UT, Vandy, UCLA, USC) with a scholarship. Best of luck.

If I understand correctly, you're worried about getting admitted to a Top 14 law school with an LSAT score of 179 and a GPA of 3.7 ?

Apply to all Top 14 or Top 15 law schools and you should be admitted to at least a few.