Taking a year off

OK, so I bet a lot of people who are interested in a political career or government career may also plan on going to law school in the future. I say this because, well, I'm following that path! Up until my senior year, I was always just planning on going straight to law school after college. But I went to this program my school offered for upcoming seniors about what we are doing after college, and it was highly recommended that future law students take the year off. In fact, one of my friends applied to a law school where it actually works to your detriment if you haven't taken a year off and had real employment experience.
So, anybody who is thinking about going to law school should definitely consider taking a year off. For me, I am planning to take this year off to pursue jobs in politics because obviously that is my passion. Plus, it is a good chance for you to really make some political experience and make some connections that can come in handy later in your life when you decide to pursue your political career.
Also, for me, this semester especially I have been suffering from a great deal of malaise. Even as I write this, I have a test that I should be studying for. But I'm just soooo sick and tired of studying. I feel like if I went right to law school after this without taking some time off, my studies would definitely suffer. I'm feeling a little burnt out on academics and I'm looking forward to having some time off so that when I do go to law school I am refreshed and ready.