Foundations for Research: Developing Communication, Research and Analytical, and Interpersonal Skills in LLM Course

This report discusses the importance of skill development in the life of a student and the necessary skills for LLM course such as communication, research and analytical, and interpersonal skills. It also includes an action plan for improving weak areas.

FOUNDATIONS FOR RESEARCH

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION
Skill development is the process of identifying skill gap as well as to ensure about
developing the skill which are poor. Moreover, it contributes in determining ability to develop
plans and achieve goals. Although it is one of the most important part of student’s life that helps
in developing overall personality. The report has discussed about various skill that is needed in
course of LLM such a research and analytical that contributes in finding accurate data for the
thesis and research paper. Another skill that is useful is communication which helps in
interacting and sharing thoughts and ideas. This skill allows to build healthy relation with others
as well as developing overall personality. The another skill which is very much important is
learning and making use of legal English.
MAIN BODY
Skill reflection
Communication skill
Throughout the LLM I have analysed that I need to improve my communication skill so that I
can share my thoughts and idea properly with other peers. Although I am not that bad in this skill
as I have taken part in MUN and other activities related to debate. But still I need to work hard
on this skill as it is one of the most important in the field of law (Yu, Brown and Thyer,2019).
Moreover, my written communication is good as I have participated in legal writing programme
during LLM that have helped me learn about the way to represent thoughts and ideas in formal
way. I have also gained knowledge during the course that while writing there should be proper
structure of report and in the end the reference need to present as an evidence. Along with this, I
have analysed that with the help of my good writing skill I am able to represent my ideas
properly. However, I need to practice more in oral communication as I make use of hands while
speaking which sometime can be annoying and doesn’t look formal (Hardjati and Febrianita,
2019). In course of LLM I have gained knowledge that lawyer need to have good command on
legal language and it is able to talk and present its case in court firmly and attractively.
Moreover, I have analysed that my listening skill is not good as during the lecture I used to lose
my concentration power and get distracted. This my major weakness during the course and due
to that I was not able to complete my task on time and always have confusion regarding the

sections and subject. Furthermore, in order to deal with the weakness, I need to make an action
plan so that I can find appropriate strategy. However, for dealing with the issues of active
listening I will be joining online lecture and podcast session as well as do some mediation so that
I can stay focused when speaker is talking. Along with this, I will be not asking question within
the lecture so that I will not interrupt the lecturer (Siby and Joesoef, 2022). In addition to this in
order to improve my oral communication I will be focusing on controlling my body language so
that my impression while do not go wrong in debate programme or amour peers.
Action plan
Skill Action Plan Time
Active listening Attending online lecture and
listening to Podcast
5 days
Oral communication Attending workshop 5 days
Research and Analytical skill
This is one of the most important skill required in course of LLM as it helps in making effective
research paper and thesis (Permana and et.al., 2019). Although it also contributes in finding the
accurate data for the project and law involves research so that issues of client can be solved
through legal advice. Time is one of the most important factor that will contribute in doing the
in depth analysis of the case as well as in research. Moreover, while making the report it is
important for making sure that writing structure is accurate and the data collected is relevant. In
addition to this, I have gained knowledge that I need to improve this skill so that can write more
research paper. My issue is that I don’t search more articles and blogs due to that I always get
limited content for the project. Along with this, I have identified that I need to work on reading
skill so that I am able to explore more content for the project. Moreover, I have also analysed
that I need to work on critical thinking skill so that I can easily find solution for the issues and
limitation that occur in research (Sasmitatias and Kuswanto, 2018). Although it is crucial in
LLM programme to go through the case law properly so that no point is miss and right answer
can be find out. Along with this, in order to excel in this skill, I need to make an action plan so to
find relevant strategy dealing with the issue. Throughout the session I have analysed that I need
to manage my time so that my task is completed on time. Along with this, I invest lot of time in
finding the data from various sources and due to that there is always delay in later task.

However, in LLM time management skill is very important as the course is huge and practical
knowledge is also necessary. Although I usually prefer taking notes that helps in resolving the
problem and remind of the steps I need to take for accomplishing the goal. Moreover, I need to
make action plan such as for improving my research skill I will stay organized so that I am able
to complete my task on time. In addition to this, I will verify the information from various and
reliable sources so that data is relevant and research become authentic.
Action Plan
Skill Action Time
Time management By developing schedule 6 days
Searching for information Making use of advance
technology.
7 days
English language and interpersonal skill
Throughout the course of LLM I have gain knowledge that advance English speaking is very
much important in law. Although a lawyer need to know legal vocabulary so that case is
represented in formal way. In addition to this, I have analysed that my English speaking is good
but my legal language is poor. Although in order to make my skill better I will join course as
well as participate in seminar so that I can improve my writing skill that will help in academic
assignment. Moreover, during the course I was feeling bit nervous as it was hard for me to find
the meaning of legal words. On the other hand, interpersonal skill is also important as it will help
in collaborating with other group member which is much needed in group project (Kyaw and
et.al., 2019). Along with this, in lawyer interaction with client is much needed as it will help in
maintaining long term business relationships as well as it is crucial to learn the ways of engaging
client. Moreover, during the course of LLM I have participate in various client engaging
workshop in order to build my personality. Although my personality trait is introvert and due to
that it’s hard for me to open with people and to talk to them. But when I was in LLM I
participated in group project and exposed to team work that has boost my confidence and
develop my public speaking skill (Gelis and et.al., 2020). However, my weak area is that I am
not able to adjust with the changing environment and because of this I feel I am not able to
interact with others. During the course I have analysed that I need to develop this skill as in

professional area it is important as it helps in building healthy relation. Moreover, my decision
making skill is not very good and because of that there is delay in the task and I require a lot of
time in finding the right solution. In addition to this, because of this poor ability of decision
making I get fail to get the right input at the right time. When I am not able to take right decision
it affects my health as it get very nervous and stress. Along with this, I believe in taking
feedback from other and with help of that I can analysed my strength my weakness.
Action Plan
Skills Action Time
Interpersonal Participating in group work 5 days
English learning Taking online lecture 12 days
Skill Audit
Skill Level
Communication skill 3
Research and Analytical skill 3
English language and interpersonal skill
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CONCLUSION
From the above report it has been summarized that skill development is very much
important in the life of student as it contributes in enhancing overall growth. In addition to this,
the report has concluded on the skill needed in LLM such as communication that contributes in
interacting with other people and to share my thoughts and ideas. Moreover, this skill is
consisting of various part like written and oral. It has also depicted about interpersonal skill and
the way it helps in building team work and allow to build strong connection with others. The
report has also summarized on action plan that will be needed for improving the weak areas.

REFERENCES
Books and journals
Gelis, A. and et.al., 2020. Peer role-play for training communication skills in medical students: a
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Hardjati, S. and Febrianita, R., 2019. The power of interpersonal communication skill in
enhancing service provision. Journal of Social Science Research. 14. pp.3192-3199.
Kyaw, B. M. and et.al., 2019. Effectiveness of digital education on communication skills among
medical students: systematic review and meta-analysis by the digital health education
collaboration. Journal of medical Internet research. 21(8). p.e12967.
Permana, T. I and et.al., 2019. Critical thinking skills: The academic ability, mastering concepts,
and analytical skill of undergraduate students. JPBI (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia). 5(1).
pp.1-8.
Sasmitatias, F. and Kuswanto, H., 2018. The development of science learning device based on
serukam local culture to improve students’ analytical skill. International Journal of Educational
Research Review. 3(3). pp.59-68.
Siby, P. S. and Joesoef, L. S. R., 2022. Interpersonal skill dan penyelesaian konflik individu pada
usia dewasa awal. INNER: Journal of Psychological Research.1(4). pp.235-244.
Yu, M. L., Brown, T. and Thyer, L., 2019. The association between undergraduate occupational
therapy students’ listening and interpersonal skills and performance on practice education
placements. Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy. 26(4). pp.273-282.
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Appendix
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