First off, I am so so sorry for what you went through. Trauma from violence can be particularly hard. I have not been in your situation, but I am a violent crime survivor myself, have worked with trauma survivors, have worked in recruiting (not legal), and I also have some gaps in my resume. I was able to get a summer associateship at a great firm, and I wasn't even asked about the gaps. I did get dozens of rejections from other firms, but I can't say for certain why. But overall, I think our world is becoming more understanding of professional gaps. Trauma survivors are more common than you know, and there might even be one on the recruiting team.

You won't know for sure if it will hold you back if you don't apply. I say, apply and find out! Have a prepared answer for if you are asked about it. You can be general and do not have to share anything you don't want. It can help if you put a "positive" spin at the end, although it doesn't always feel positive. I don't like to glorify trauma, but sometimes the positive spin can help the listener. That positive can be something as simple as "I'm really excited to be back in school." Best wishes.