How early can you (reasonably) start doing consulting internships?

So I'm looking to get a jump on my peers (or at least figure out if I want to consult before my junior year). How early can one reasonably start interning for halfway decent consulting firms (assuming good undergrad, strong GPA, etc.?)

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