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1) Adopt every mechanism to reach out to professionals in the area of work you are interested. I got my first stint by looking at the court orders through web search and finding the practitioners in my city that specialised in the area that I wanted to work. I then just cold-emailed them, and it worked.
2) Take the help of seniors from the University, especially the ones who are into the same area of work. Will be superbly helpful, if in the same city. And don't be shy about this. It is a genuine thing to do in the circumstance and it is totally appreciated. Even if it doesn't work out, you may have a network to consult for some other advice in the future.
3) Be open to working in different setups for some time. I know everyone of us have preferences for the people and organisations where we would align ourselves to work. But honestly, you may have to compromise on your preferences for some time. So, blur your preferences for Chamber or law firm setup for some time. Maybe for a year. This of course has a rider, that you must end the work relationship if it is hitting you a lot ethically, financially and mentally together.
Don't go stressing about not finding job right away after graduation. It happens to the most of us. If you can do one thing, it is to make sure, that you don't have a skill gap. Try learning things, if you may, even through internships till the time you find for yourselves the preferable working space.