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I'd add some points to it (using numbering of 3, 4, 5... as this is adding points to the previous reply):
3) What does 'average guy' mean? Is that a reflection on your grades? Unless you have pretty good grades, you will face massive rejections. Also, in case you are looking at scholarships/financial aid as a factor, even if you get accepted onto an LLM programme itself, not having exceptional (as opposed to 'pretty good') grades might mean they are unwilling to give you financial aid.
4) Think about your motivation. Do you want to do this as a bridging point for academia, or in order to get a job overseas? If the latter, be warned, both in the UK and the U.S., it is very difficult. Do you want to specialize in a particular field? Why or why not?
5) Again returning to the 'average guy' comment, are you someone your professors wouldn't know from Adam, or somebody who actually stands out? Did you participate in class, do well (in some cases being at the top of your class, perhaps)? If the former, you'd have trouble getting references (recommendation letters), which are important for most LLM applications.
If you consider the above points, then actioning the advice in the previous reply should not be too difficult, and should resolve any remaining doubts you have.
2) ask more specific questions.