Zsofia Pintz

Hey, I am Zsofia 😊

While preparing for the EQE, I started sharing my summaries, templates and concerns with other candidates via my EQE Blog that you are reading now.

I passed all four Papers for first sitting in 2021 as a non-native candidate. My marks for both Paper C and D – the most difficult Papers – were above 80%. My average mark for all Papers was 77%. 🥳

I know how hard it is to study for the EQE for months and months! I found that the key to my success was accountability. I believe in the importance of finding a way (mentor or colleague) of having to study and show up regularly, every single day and week.

However, not everyone has a support system provided by the employer. That is why I decided to start this love project and offer candidates (who would like to study with me) my services.

I got to tutor

150+

candidates in 2022-2024 regularly

My study groups were attended by candidates
working in prestigious offices and companies, such as

EPO, Finnegan, Keltie, Grünecker, Maiwald, Hoffmann Eitle, Barker Brettell, Brann, Laine IP, Bergenstråhle & Partners, Nestle, Kuhnen & Wacker, Betten & Resch, P&TS, Appleyard Lees, Onsagers, Abel+Imray, Simmons & Simmons, Clarke Modet, Pirelli, Knauf, Japan Tobacco International, tesa SE, Adidas and Roche

As an EQE tutor, I held

300+

meetings in 2022-2024

Provisional list of study groups for the EQEs 2025

 

Thank you for your inquiries about the study groups for EQE 2025!

I will publish the list and schedule of the study groups in May 2024.

However, many of you have already reached out and asked about my plans. So, I have already started the planning and thought I would share a provisional list of the study groups I am planning to start for the EQEs 2025.

(Please kindly note that this is not a full and final list.)

 

Paper F weekly study group:

  • 21-week long Paper F study group with Zsofia (Thursdays 16:00 CET) for 8-12 candidates, starting on 10 October

Paper D1 weekly study groups:

  • 25-week long D1 study group with Zsofia (Fridays 16:00 CET) for 8-12 candidates, starting on 6 September

  • 25-week long D1 study group with Zsofia (Saturdays 10:00 CET) for 8-12 candidates, starting on 7 September

  • 25-week long D1 study group with Zsofia (Saturdays 12:00 CET) for 8-12 candidates, starting on 7 September

  • Probably one or two 15-week long D1 study group(s) with Ignacio Lobato (Saturdays 10:00 and/or 12:00 CET), starting in November

Paper D2:

  • October-November D2 study group with Zsofia (4 D2 exams on 4 Sundays between 10:00-16:00 CET: 6 and 20 October, 3 and 17 November)

  • January-February D2 study group with Zsofia (4 D2 exams on 4 Sundays between 10:00-16:00 CET: 12 and 26 January, 9 and 23 February)

  • Probably also a short D2 study group (2 meetings) on weekdays in December, e.g. 2 and 16 December (Mondays)

Paper C:

Probably a 7-day long Paper C study group with Zsofia and one or two Paper C study groups with other tutors too.

 

Recordings of my real-time e-EQE methodology sessions (for Paper A, B, C and D2)

In 2022, I organised online sessions in order to show and explain my e-EQE methodology. I showed the tables and templates I used, how I wrote my answer electronically in WISEflow and how I tried to save time. These sessions were incredibly popular, and many candidates have used these videos as a starting point during their preparations.

You can purchase the recordings to learn simple but efficient e-EQE methodologies for any of the main exams.

In August 2023, a new course was added to the EQE webshop: Paper D1 methodology and tips (based on 2023 Paper D1-1).

EQE webshop

What I find the most important

  • Accountability

    The most important aspect in my opinion. If you study regularly, your chances of passing the EQE are very high. However, it can be very hard to find the time every day or week to study when you also have a full-time job.

    This is why I suggest studying together with a colleague or joining a study group. If you need a little help to study for Paper D regularly, why not join a Paper D study group where you can study together with a small group of people weekly?

    As a tutor, I act like a personal trainer who makes you show up and do the work.

  • Mental health

    Studying for exams is hard. Studying for one of the most difficult exams in Europe is harder. Studying for the EQE while having a full-time job and family is extremely hard.

    That is why taking care of yourself during this period is really important. Your mental health matters. Don’t give up your hobbies, meet your friends every once in a while. If you need a break, take a break.

    I will also try to support you and make sure that you enjoy studying as much as possible!

  • Network

    Unfortunately not everyone has colleagues or friends to study together with. Other than my EQE tutor, I also haven’t had anyone to discuss my questions with. (Actually, this was one reason why I started my EQE blog.)

    By joining one of the study groups, you can meet people who are going through the same difficulties as you.

    This is how you can grow your network and make new friends who will support you along this EQE journey. What’s more, these relationships will not end with the EQE but will stay with you during your career and life.

    Last year, we even had informal meetings with all of study groups after the EQE. It was really nice to chat about non-EQE related topics! With the first Paper D1 study group I started, we also met in person in Munich after the EQE.

  • Practical training

    When creating my EQE programs and study group plans, I am always thinking what would have helped me the most while preparing for the EQE.

    I always start planning by making a study plan to make sure that we have time for everything we need to cover.

    It is very important for me to not waste your time (and mine either) but actually provide you with useful training, give you practical advice and my personal tips. This is why during our weekly study group meetings we also go through the most frequent mistakes.

    Moreover, this is also why I shared my e-EQE methodology in real-time, on screen. Candidates love those videos, since that few hours are much more helpful than listening to a tutor who took the paper-based EQE 10-20 years ago.

Testimonials about my EQE 2022 and 2023 tutoring sessions

Please let me know how I can support you!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.