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I would say first figure out if you like the profession by giving 2-3 years. Once you enter the profession you’ll be exposed to lot of new things that may affect your decision. You’ll realise lot of people end up pursuing quite related/ non related fields of law. You might have to move to another city for a better opportunity.
Don’t think so much about finances and rent now. Give yourself time to figure out who you are and what you like.
What is the right time to buy your own house if you are working in a law firm? Just for your information, Delhi is not my hometown, and I come from an upper middle-class family. My parents are in favour of helping me in buying my own house.