High School You can start planning to be an attorney in high school. The courses you take will help you develop the skills you'll need to succeed in college, law school, and in your career. Those classes will help you decide early on if a law career may be for you. The essence of being an attorney is communication. You must be able to effectively communicate both in writing and orally.
Lawyers frequently speak in front of people, including juries.
Finally, you must graduate from high school or get your GED before you can go to the next step. College College is exciting. During this time you'll meet new people and experience new things. However, you still need to focus on your future. A liberal arts education which emphasizes and develops reading and writing skills will provide a solid foundation to be any type of attorney.