<p>As a practicing lawyer who hires lawyers as part of my job, consider taking courses that force you to think logically and critically; write as much as you can and find opportunities to engage in public speaking. Use a couple of your summers to work in a law-related job. Also, think about whether you are a detail oriented person who can tolerate working long hours. If not, you may have saved yourself some precious time. While not all law jobs require you to work long hours, doing an excellent job at most complex legal tasks requires a level of preparation that most people are not used to. Good luck!</p>