You could apply to paralegal jobs. That's the route I took, and I know many of the paralegals at my firm plan to go to law school. It's a great way to get legal experience and also think about the reasons you actually want (or don't want) to be a lawyer.
Can you become a paralegal without an educational background? (ie: paralegal courses @ college) I have a business and economics undergrad, is that sufficient to apply? Also, thanks for the response, I appreciate the assistance
I was a Political Science major. I think it depends what state you want to work in. I know California requires a paralegal certification/class, but in DC i was able to get the job with just a BA.
California doesn't require a paralegal certificate. It depends which law firms you apply to. Some require it, others prefer it, and some altogether don't care.
I was a paralegal without a certificate. Depends on the firm. Mine taught me everything to be a paralegal in their business, but if I went somewhere else the expectations might be different.