Portrait featuring Sanjay Bhuckory, Senior Counsel

As we wrap up 2024, I wish to thank my brilliant videographer, Natacha Soulange, without whom this podcast would not exist. This year, we filmed and launched 34 episodes! I have loved every single one of them and look forward to more inspiration in 2025.

A huge thank you to all our listeners, guests, and supporters for making this possible. Here’s to another year of storytelling.

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"In the courtroom, the lawyer is both a student and a teacher." – Ruth Bader Ginsburg

For the last episode of Beyond the Black Letter Law for 2024, it felt only right to reflect on the art of advocacy and what it takes to become a truly skilled litigator.

This week, we have the privilege of welcoming Sanjay Bhuckory, SC, a seasoned Senior Counsel, to share his remarkable journey. From the life-changing movie that inspired him to pivot his career path to invaluable insights on appearing before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, Sanjay also offers his perspective on the future of the legal profession.

Listening to Sanjay after the recording reminded me of a timeless truth: books can teach you the law, but experience shapes the advocate. It’s a gift we should never take for granted—and I found myself unintentionally taking notes!



00:00 - Intro

01:18 - The role of a mentor

04:27 - The pupil master

05:50 - The impatience of the youth

08:15 - Navigating the business of doing law

11:04 - Choosing law

14:45 - A family affair

18:11 - The future of litigation

24:42 - The art of advocacy

27:29 - Appearing before the JCPC

34:18 - Sanjay’s most memorable case

41:17 - Judicial assistants

43:38 - The emotional toll of the profession

47:01 - Ecosud

49:46 - Judicial activism

54:56 - What drives Sanjay