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Q & A with Irsandi Rahmat Wijaya

​A trainee associate with Leks&Co in Jakarta, Indonesia, Irsandi Rahmat Wijaya works in the legal fields of corporate and commercial law, commercial dispute resolution, and real estate matters.

Q: Before becoming an attorney, what was your first job?

A: My first work experience was as an intern at a state-owned bank called Bank Rakyat Indonesia.

Q: What motivated you to pursue a legal career?

A: Because of my excitement to learn new things, and due to its fascinating field, the law offers endless complex problems to solve and demands a wide variety of skills.

Q: Who was your chief mentor and how did he or she influence your career?

A: Mr. Eddy Leks, as he provides me an opportunity and guidance to pursue my career by becoming an attorney.

Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

A: Someone told me that discipline and consistency create habit.

2023 May 15 - Weekly Q and A - Irsandi Rahmat Wijaya - photo
This is Mr. Irsandi when he presented about Institutional Aspect of Law No. 4 of 2023 on Financial Sector Development and Reinforcement at Leks&Co Office on 17 February 2023.

Q: What is one thing you would like to learn to do?

A: Develop a legal writing skill which can be easily digested by common people.

Q: What is your proudest career achievement?

A: Supporting a partner and associate to win a case.

Q: What other career path might you have chosen?

A: Banker or a lecturer focusing on history.

Q: What do you do to give back to your community?

A: For every month, I donate to charity and a social body.

Q: Can you share a positive experience within Primerus™?

A: Since Primerus™ consists of the world’s finest independent, boutique law firms, I believe in its quality and consistency.

Irsandi Rahmat Wijaya
Irsandi Rahmat Wijaya

Q: What is your most treasured material possession?

A: My watch.

Q: What is your happiest childhood memory?

A: Swimming with my family

Q: What is your favorite movie and book?

A: Movie: “Interstellar.”
Book: “On the Shortness of Life” by Seneca.

Q: What is the most awe-inspiring place you have visited?

A: Vatican City.

Q: What are your favorite leisure time pursuits?

A: Reading (philosophy) and Sport (jogging).

Q: What is your favorite famous or inspirational quote?

A: “When in doubt, ATTACK!” ~ George S. Patton Jr.

Q: Who is on your guest list for the ideal dinner party?

A: Friends and colleagues.

Q: What are the top three items on your bucket list?

A: Achieving a master’s degree at Harvard Law School. Writing a legal journal published in Scopus. To be content.