25-week long D1 study groups
25-week long D1 study groups
Would you like to have constant support, motivation and a well-structured study plan during your preparation for Paper D1?
I passed Paper D at the first electronic EQE (in 2021) with 86 marks. Since then, I tutored 9 weekly D1 study groups (two in 2021-2022, three in 2022-2023 and four in 2023-2024) to help EQE candidates prepare for the D1 exam.
My D1 study groups received overwhelmingly positive feedbacks, so I will keep tutoring 6-month long D1 study groups for EQE 2025 as well. I’m using the experience of the last 3 years to make the study plans even better!
The aim of these groups is to create friendly, supportive groups of EQE candidates and to go through all EPC and PCT topics together, by answering and discussing multiple legal questions weekly. You are welcome if you want to start studying early and stay consistent and motivated throughout the 6 months.
We will go through all legal topics between September and Christmas. Then, after a long winter break we will discuss 10 previous D1 exams to refresh all legal topics and become quicker.
There will be three 6-month long study groups (for 25 weeks) starting in September, see more details below.
Feedbacks from the past 3 years
“Zsofia’s course was perfect for my needs. I think the 6-month format with regular sessions so that most of the information is drip-fed to you works very well if you have commitments outside of work. I found it a good way to manage the syllabus which can get overwhelming if you cannot spend time studying in the evenings after work and every weekend in the last few months (because you have small kids, for example!). Zsofia is also very helpful in answering any queries you may have afterwards.”
Ash
"Zsofia's D1 study group was the best EQE preparation that I experienced. The study group is well-structured and she is excellent at explaining the relevant legal background of EPC and PCT."
Susanne
“The group sessions and Zsofia's guidance have been pivotal in making the study process manageable and effective, allowing me to cover all topics at least once thoroughly. Zsofia's adept selection of study material and her supportive nature in clarifying doubts are particularly appreciated. A heartfelt thank you to Zsofia for her calm, patient, and organized approach.”
Christian
“Zsofia’s course is great for anyone taking the EQE. The 24-week D1 course was unfathomably helpful for the preparation. The length of the course is perfect. It gives you ample time to prepare all the topics and then tackle the old exams. For such a stressful exam the course really helped me in feeling relaxed while preparing (along seeing as I have a baby!). The weekly questions were really well selected in that they covered more or less all topics. Zsofia goes above and beyond in helping the candidates. It is obvious that she isn't just in it for business, but really wants her students to succeed. She even did a UPC meeting to help us, and yes there was a question on the actual exam which had been discussed in the meeting.
The course never felt like a chore. It was like a bunch of friends discussing EPC and PCT topics with no judgments nor stress. Zsofia takes the time to thoughtfully answer any of our questions, and has a knack for making complex concepts clear. I think since she was a candidate herself not too long ago she can really empathize with other candidates and helps you like a friend and not as a tutor.”
Shweta Agarwal Eames
“The community motivated me to not lose track.
What I liked best was the nice and relaxing atmosphere the course took place. That the course was online - I attended two of the sessions in October while I was on vacation. That the course was recorded and each session was made available for downloading. Zsofia was always very patient to explain to everything to everybody and that never ended the course strict on schedule but kept on going. The follow-up of the each course with added material for downloading.”
Albert Stichelberger
“Zsofia was an amazing tutor! She gave us a short introduction to the topics and showed how to answer each question with detail and care. Through the weeks that we had the study group, she was always on time and prompt in giving answers if you needed even outside of the study hours. Her calm voice gives you serenity and makes this compelling study process much easier.
I can now confidently say that she exceeded my expectations about the Paper D course. Receiving feedbacks regularly from Zsofia has helped me to gain confidence answering Paper D questions. I wish all the luck who are looking forward to studying with Zsofia for preparation for the EQEs!”
Melis Ezgi Engin
“The study group allows you to manage study times and to be able to review all topics at least once. Thanks to the good vibes created in the group it has been much easier to deal with the long study days. Zsofia is a great tutor with good communication skills!”
Fatima
“Zsofia is an absolutely brilliant tutor! I am so glad I joined her D1 Study Group (best decision I could have made!).
Her course covers all the relevant topics (and more) and she is constantly supporting and motivating you along the way. Thank you for all your help Zsofia!”
Krysten
"The D1 study group has a very precise study plan and Zsofia is a great tutor, explaining in a very calm and clear manner the topics and our doubts. The study group kept me motivated to study over the months. Thank you Zsofia!"
Maria C.
“As a person who is deeply into sports, I was looking for substantial training for EQE. I have no illusions – every success comes with an effort. So, I was looking for not just a two-day methodology course. I was looking for a continuous training over several months. I wanted to have a plan and a schedule. Like in sports. If you want to achieve a result, you have to train systematically and hard for it. There is no miracles happening over night.
All questions were tackled even if time was running out!!!! 🫶❤️ Thank you for that!”
Natalia Tronko
“I joined because I was looking for some motivation early in the preparation for paper D. All my colleagues suggested to start working early enough, but it was hard to establish a study program and decide on what topic to focus. I know myself and having the "group pressure" is certainly something that motivates me to work even though the pressure of the exam is not there.
I was surprised how dedicated I would become to be ready on Saturdays. I would even say that without the group I would never have had this level of preparation!
Thank you for all the positivity and support during this preparation. It was truly comforting to know that we were meeting on Saturdays even when I didn't have any question, but the simple fact of being in a group that was struggling on the same questions week after week was providing me with a lot of motivation by not feeling alone. Independently on my results, I think it was a great time together and I definitely learnt a lot.”
Adrien
“Zsofia offers all you need for EQE. She is calm and patient explaining questions, she is organised and follows a well-structured plan. Her course includes a methodology which is based on "do a bit every day so you don't have to panic on the last moth" and this really helped me to be constant and to feel prepared when the exam was approaching. Also, having her until the very last week or two weeks before the exam made me feel relief as I know I could count on her for last-minute questions. Thank you Zsofia 😊”
Maria
"Zsofia's paper D1 study group was an excellent way for me to study regularly, with a precise study plan, create a network of people to study with and cope better with the stress of the EQE preparation".
Elena
“Zsofia's study group for D1 was incredibly helpful. I struggled studying for the pre-exam so I knew I needed some help. The study plan was very well structured. It was very helpful to discuss the answers with her and with the group. Zsofia is very patient and explains very well and makes sure all doubts are solved. Also, I met amazing people! Our group was very supportive and I didn't feel alone during this journey. I fully recommend joining a study group with her.”
Andrea Paz
“Joining this group was the best decision I made for my EQE preparation. We had a clear plan and goal, a weekly routine and access to a tutor and colleagues to discuss the relevant legal questions.
The weekly meetings were a good motivator to me.”
Fabricio Belgrano
“Zsofia’s course really helped me to stay on track with my studies. The preparation period is intense so it is very helpful to discuss different topics in detail, get answers to things you don’t understand and see your peers each week. The atmosphere at the course is very supportive and positive.”
Tiia
“I would like to thank you for your kindness and for your dedication to your work and to always maintain our mental health. It was really priceless, doing this course was one of my best decision in life.”
Maria Caterina Morello
“It was very efficacious how the course was organised throughout the weeks - made it easier to go through all the topics one by one. It was really nice to have several weeks fully dedicated to solving real exams, allowing to refresh and keeping alive all the topics. I always felt safe to ask questions and to participate.
This program allowed me to be organised and keep up with my hobbies. Probably the best proof of how study group worked for me, as my husband noted, I was always very happy and satisfied after the meetings.”
R.
“Joining Zsofia's group was a game changer for me. What stands out is how detailed and clear the material is, making tough concepts easier to grasp. The course runs every week from September, offering a comprehensive and well-paced preparation that's just right for paper D1. She is there for constant support and resources, even out of the scope of the course, such as the Unitary Patent this year, which really made a difference. I appreciate the long-term approach, which was beneficial for a thorough understanding. Definitely recommend it for its effective preparation and friendly teaching approach.”
Rafael
"No way I could've studied that hard without your help. Thanks a million Zsofia!"
Ghassan Salim
“Individual work and effort when preparing the EQE are the basis for the exams. However, if you are alone, maintaining regular periods for studying during so many months, it is very difficult. The D1 weekly study group helps to stay motivated all over the months. Moreover, the clarity of the explanations of Zsofia and her human work while listening to our EQE problems, is just indescribable.
Thank you Zsofia for your patience and guidance.”
Chiara
These sessions are the best way to keep the pace of studying on time and up to date. Zsofia carefully selects the questions to study and provides the relevant support material about them, selecting the most important highlights we must be aware of.
Zsofia is also very supportive, answering all our doubts with a lot of patience.
Mariana Oliveira
“Independently from the results of the examination (comment added later: she passed :)) my experience was really positive and I gained a lot of confidence in answering D1 questions. Zsofia is an amazing tutor, very supportive and nice.”
Arianna P.
“The structured approach to various topics was my favourite, open and clear discussions/communications, revisions of important topics, attention to details, the art in which doubts were cleared was commendable.
In my Company, I am the only EQE candidate, so Zsofia you and these classes were a blessing to me. So thank you for your time and the valuable guidance all along this process!”
K.
25-week D1 study groups
There will be three 6-month long study groups with the same study plan and structure, all tutored by Zsofia.
Dates: 6/7 September 2024 - 7/8 March 2025
(EQE 2025 Paper D will be held on Tuesday, 11 March.)
Places: Minimum 8, maximum 12 in each group (on a first come, first served basis)
Meetings: The meetings are about 100 minutes long and are held via Zoom.
One group will have meetings at 16:00 CET on Fridays.
Two groups will have meetings on Saturdays; you can choose between 10:00 CET (9:00 UK time), or 12:00 CET (11:00 UK time) also on Saturdays.
Please kindly note that the groups are full and the courses already started, so it is not possible to join anymore.
Study plan: We will have 15 weeks to go through all legal topics (starting with PCT) in a planned way and after 3 weeks of Christmas break, we will spend 10 weeks from January with doing 10 previous D1 exams. The exact study plan will only be shared with the members, after signing up.
Method: I will select 7-8 legal questions every weekend (from the DeltaPatents Main Exam book) that you should answer until the next meeting. I will always try to pick different questions within a topic so that we can cover as many different issues as possible. During our weekly online meetings we will discuss the questions of the week together. This way, you can also learn from the other candidates. We can also discuss how you could find the answer in the books.
This study group program includes:
25 online group meetings with Zsofia (held via Zoom), each meeting about 100 minutes long;
Discussion of more than 160 questions altogether (about 110 legal questions in the first 15 weeks and 50-60 D1 questions in the second part of the program), highlighting frequent mistakes and discussing difficulties;
Discussion of 10 previous D1 exams;
Fully online meetings, allowing you to join from anywhere;
A copy of the recorded sessions (for the group members only) so that you can rewatch any parts of the meetings in case you cannot join every week;
Membership in a closed LinkedIn group created exclusively for the members of the D1 study groups.
Of course, if you only have time for half of the questions or if you miss a few meetings, that is completely fine. Everyone has busier periods. I will record our meetings so that you can watch them later.
Joining this study group comes at a weekly fee (invoiced in lump sum for companies, natural persons can also pay every 5 weeks). Joining the group is only possible for the full period of the 6 months.
Correction of your answers is not included in the fee.
By joining a study group, you will also have the benefit of:
Constant support and motivation;
A well structured, but realistic study plan with 3 weeks of winter break;
Informal meetings with the same small group of EQE candidates for 6 months;
Summaries, short refreshers of important legal topics;
A tutor who recently took the electronic EQE;
Growing your network of patent attorneys from all over Europe.
You should NOT join the study group, if you:
Are looking for magic tricks to pass the exam;
Would rather only study in the last few weeks before the exam;
Cannot or do not want to study on your own before/after our meetings;
Don’t have time to do the ‘homework’, i.e. answer the weekly legal questions;
Already have a study group at work whom you can study together regularly with;
Aren’t interested in discussing the EPC and PCT with other people;
Aren’t interested in other candidates’ questions and struggles.
Ask your employer to support you financially!
However, if you are not that lucky, I will provide 20% discount from the fee.
My offer applies to all D1 study groups.
A few more feedbacks about the previous D1 study groups
“It was incredibly helpful attending your course! I liked having a group of study buddies but also the schedule that was available from the beginning. Without your group, it would have been hard to motivate myself.”
“I loved your summary at the beginning of each session and also that you gave us tips what would be the most efficient way of answering the different types of questions.”
“The group helped me to study every week, to cover every topic and to stay motivated by being with other people that are in the same situation. Moreover, the explanations of the responses and the way on how to respond was very helpful.”
"The study group provides a framework for consistent effort in preparing for paper D. Individual work on D questions and weekly discussion in a group setting were the key to learning steadily and consolidating the knowledge in an effective way.
The study group was key to avoiding the nightmare of binge learning weeks before the exams.
Highly recommended! I actually miss it now."
“I also liked that we were several people on class so I could hear their questions and answers.”
“D1 is in general the exam I hated the most but your classes were good and the fact they were weekly helped me study constantly and go step by step :) “
“Overall, I'm really satisfied with taking part in your study group. It involved a lot of hard work but Zsofia made sure that studying on weekends was not unbearable and feel that the time was well spent. I learnt a lot in this process and especially found useful provided guidelines and tips. Also, thank you very much for organizing different types of refresher sessions.“
“What I liked the best was the informal structure and the ease of access to the tutor and to my fellow students.”
“The best thing about the course was that Zsofia cherry picked important questions for the group in a way that maximised the learning. Thus, a good revision could be done without doing a ton of questions.”
“The group fulfilled both of my needs (accountability and guidance), especially accountability as it was clear that we could only get the most out of the discussions by having prepared first.”
“I really liked the initial summary and notes you provided with the most important highlights of each subject.”
"This course is a hidden gem: perfectly well-prepared topics and legal questions"
“Zsofia also discussed the common pitfalls (points that might cause confusion to the candidate) which was very helpful too.”
“Thank you Zsofia for the extraordinary work you are doing!”
“The thing I liked the best was studying together with other people. This helped me learn a lot and follow a precise study plan. In addition, studying with other people and sharing one's doubts and fears also served as a psychological support to deal with the stress of the EQE preparation.”
“I had the wonderful opportunity to be part of a D1 study group led by Zsofia and I would highly recommend it. The course helped me to do a focussed revision for D1 in an efficient manner. The weekly topic-wise group study was adequately paced for an effective and thorough revision which I found to be particularly helpful during the last few months leading up to the final exam. Thank you very much Zsofia for your excellent tutoring and guidance!”
“The main reasons I joined your study group were accountability and the expectation of a small group of similar-minded people who could support each other while learning, and within which questions could be answered and doubts clarified.”
“I joined because I wanted to have accountability, studying with others and mostly because I didn't know where to start.”