On November the 19th, 2008, LLM Society organised the workshop on ‘Interpersonal skills and being assertive’. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Robin Bowden. He is responsible for the generic skills training for the PhD students at the University of Aberdeen and supports students on issues such as leadership, teamwork, programme and project management, negotiation and communication strategies.
The workshop was designed to give participants an understanding of the relevance and value of interpersonal skills and being assertive. It helped them to develop self-esteem concerning the way they work with colleagues. Apart from that leader of the seminar Mr. Robin Bowden taught us following things:
1. Recognize assertive behaviour and its positive results in the workplace
2. Know where assertiveness is an appropriate response
3. Practice some assertive skills
4. Understand the links between assertiveness, self-esteem and confidence
5. Learn how to work with difficult people and situations
Students really benefited from this workshop and asked to arrange more such useful workshops.
Dear all
The LLMSOCIETY end of the year party,2008 was held at the Tunnels Club in style.The party commenced with an opening speach by the President,followed by the opening of the dance floor by the members of the Executive.Then the dance floor became electrified with Lawyers showcasing their dancing skills.Afterwards,it was time for refreshment and the audience was held to a memorable marshal arts performance by Senseisan Jianliang,from China with everyone asking for more.As if that was not enough,the dance floor was thrown open again,and members swung into action,trying to out-do one another in the latest dance step in town.Meanwhile,some dance-shy members dutifully clung to the Bar trying out some intercontinental blend.
Friday 21 November, 2008 was the James Bond Night. The outing started by 8pm with an informal gathering at the famous Union Bar, where members discussed on a wide range of informal issues excluding academics. Ofcourse, it was laced with liquid in glasses(alcoholic and non alcoholic), to get every one in the mood for a James Bond kind of night. At about 11pm, the LLM Society team moved to the Tunnels where the event was held. It was really a James Bond thing as there were casino games, albeit free, for everyone who cared to try. You are asking if i tried? Yes! i did and made some wins,but do not ask me how much i made,because it is part of the James Bond secret. Any way the Bond style was evident in almost everything in the club that night. The music was a blend of James Brown and Tekno style...sure it offered something different from the popular Hip-hop style.In all it was a good night,recourse being had to the heavy snow that beautified the city and confined some of our members to the comfort of their rooms.
