The Truth About Independent Legal Practice | Must-Watch for Law Students & Young Lawyers | LegalWiki

"Starting your own law firm isn’t just about opening an office and getting clients; it’s about building your own identity, taking charge of your journey, and facing real-world challenges no textbook can prepare you for.” – Sooraj Dewan, on the LegalWiki Podcast - Ep 29 With more law students and young professionals exploring independent practice over traditional firm roles, we invited Mr. Sooraj Dewan to the LegalWiki Podcast to share his bold journey. He spoke about building Dewan & Dewan Law Chambers, founding LEAF, and launching WriteMate, an initiative that supports law students and young lawyers through practical exposure via internships and university collaborations. He is a Delhi-based lawyer known for his dynamic legal practice, spanning commercial litigation, real estate, and dispute resolution, along with a strong commitment to mentorship and social justice. In this podcast, we discussed several key points—from the reality of starting your own law firm to working with traditional law firms, boutique law firms, and senior advocates. In this episode, we take a deep dive into various aspects of the legal profession that are important for law students and young professionals to understand early in their careers. We also discussed the financial realities of the field and how AI is transforming the current legal landscape. Further, we also discussed: ⏭ How and why he started his own firm early in his career ⏭ Key challenges young lawyers face while going independent ⏭ Impact of AI and foreign law firms on the Indian legal ecosystem ⏭ The rise of boutique firms, freelancing & online legal content creation ⏭ How much a young professional earns while working in a law firm and with senior advocates ⏭ Why projects like WriteMate are crucial for bridging the law school to law firm gap ⏭ Guidance for law students and young lawyers starting out in today’s fast-changing legal field Watch the full episode and don’t forget to share it with fellow law students and young professionals who dream of building their own path in the legal world. P.S. Who should we feature next on the LegalWiki Podcast? Drop your suggestions in the comments! 👇 Please like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring legal journeys! #LegalWiki #LawPodcast #StartYourLawFirm #YoungLawyers #LegalCareer #LawStudents #LegalTech #Litigation #LawFirmLife #LegalMentorship #senioradvocate _____________________________________ Follow us more on: Instagram:   / legalwiki   X: https://x.com/reallegalwiki Linkedin:   / legalwiki   Whatsapp Group: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb3C... Our Website: Legalwiki.co