And here I am working on passing the bar. Maybe I can do some good somewhere, I hope.
Knowledge is power. Take in information, test it, keep what sticks, and ask questions. If you're going into law, remember the bottom line is... the bottom line - Mr. Green. The hardest, most intricate legal questions can be deciphered by applying the master legal key: "Cui bono?"
Oh, and learn the rules of construction until you mutter them in your sleep. Absolutely nothing will help you as much as being able to decipher legal construction. In fact, you can make a career out of doing nothing but that.