EQE – D2 Methodology Courses
EQE – D2 Methodology Course
D2 is critical for passing Paper D / M4. D2 can be worth 40 – 60% of the total D marks. So, to pass, you need to be able to use the time available for D2 as effectively as possible. This course will improve your confidence, reduce your anxiety, and fine tune your D2 scoring efficiency.
D2 is my favorite part of the D exam, and being good at scoring on D2 helped me pass my own EQE. I have made the D Exam as an EQE benchmarker under true exam conditions for the last 10 years. I have taught the D2 methodology for more than 10 years, so I have a very good idea of the different styles of exam that you could face.
Most candidates pass D in the 45 to 60 mark range, so even 5 extra marks can make a huge difference. A lot of candidates mainly pass on D1 performance, but that is a risky strategy, especially if the D2 is worth more than 50% of the total D marks. Fewer D1 questions also means that it is more likely that they will ask something that people don’t know well or cannot do quickly.
D2 takes some time to read and analyze, so you will typically start to score marks after about 1 hour. In addition, the comments at the end are normally related to the improvements made to the clients business, and there are a lot of marks available here.
D2 is also an ideal opportunity for those with more practical experience to score more marks because no legal basis needs to be cited on D2, and D2 is directed to advising a client.
This D2 Methodology course can be given in-person as a 1-day or a 2-day course, using exercises based on actual D2 exams. A 3 hr online version Fine Tune Your D2 is also available.
EQE – Fine Tune Your D2 (online)
Most candidates pass D in the 45 to 60 mark range, so 5 extra marks can make a huge difference. D2 is also an ideal opportunity for those with more practical experience to score more marks.
The course will be 3 hrs and recorded. I will give a short intro to the steps I take, the approach and things you should write down to score marks. I will go step-by-step through reading and analysis part of a large D2 exam. We can then discuss possible solutions, and model solutions.
I will send the D2 case beforehand so that you can prepare. You can also download the materials and study at your own pace. I am available to answer any questions up to the exam.
EQE 2019 – Using D2 to become Fit to Practice
EQE Tutor’s Meeting 2018 – EPO, Munich
- D2 helps trainees become better patent attorneys, and helps mentors / tutors train future colleagues
- Develop your own efficient (and high scoring) D2 methodology
- Real-life skills that trainees should practice to score well in D2
- Different kinds of analysis tools like timelines & matrices
- Speaker is Pete POLLARD (Fireball Patents – NL).
- D2 exercises are found in the EQE Compendium.
