Is it a good idea to become a paralegal while I wait on law school? ?

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Is it a good idea to become a paralegal while I wait on law school? ?
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I'm planning on applying for law school, but I really have no experience in law. I have a biotech background. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to become a paralegal first. If not, what would be a good activity to undertake to help in the application to law school?

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