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While I wouldn’t say I have completely figured it out, here’s a couple of things I’m trying:
Have a list of contacts of people whom you went to college with and are working in law firms. Try calling up one/ two of them each week. This way you’ll have someone to talk to every week and it won’t feel repetitive.
If you have your Sunday’s off, don’t waste it in doing some mindless activity. Try and pursue a hobby, which will require you to dedicate some time to it for you to advance in it. (For example-learning a language; learning a new recipe) This will mean you always have something to look forward to.
Reach out to your juniors in your team. They are probably facing isolated too and could really do with a senior who’s willing to listen and empathise. You just might get the bonding with your teammates you’ve been looking forward to.