<p>IMO, you’d be expecting any employer to take a huge leap of faith based on your word that you grasp what is involved with a job if you’ve never worked a day in your life. </p>
<p>Internships can produce strong references and networking opportunities in various industries. Their value should not be discounted. </p>
<p>You can expect that your competition is going to be using college to develop well-rounded applications, with everything from volunteer work, political activism, jobs/internships, leadership positions in student government or clubs, scientific research, etc. You won’t be the only one with a good GPA and a high LSAT score.</p>