Anyone with insight to being a paralegal?

Well I am looking into different possible jobs after I graduate. I have always had an interest in law but not necessarily interested in going to law school right now. So paralegal seems like a smart move. Do any of you have any insight into the career? I will be graduating with a degree in political science. I also would like to know how one goes about getting a job like this. Do I do an internship? do I just apply straight up? Do I need to wait till I have finished my degree to try? any info helps thanks!