Special course on Paper C (Opposition) for "multiple resitters"
Friday, 27 and Saturday, 28 November 2009, Strasbourg


Please note that early enrolment is advisable.

This course is intended only for candidates who have failed Part C (Opposition) of the European qualifying examination more than once. The course is motivated by the realisation that many candidates are insufficiently prepared, lacking the knowledge and skills that this paper demands.

The course aims are to make candidates aware of the preparations, knowledge and skills they really need in order to pass the paper, and to help them attain the required level.

The course will examine the principles behind the paper and the legal, technical and practical problems it has posed in the past. It will also introduce candidates to useful examination techniques.

Work will be done in small groups, to ensure proper dialogue between tutor and participant. Participants must have a good command of an EPO official language (English, French or German). If fewer than ten people enrol for one of these languages, the course is likely to be held in English.

To optimise programme organisation it would helpful if participants when enrolling could include a copy of at least one Paper C that they have failed, preferably the C-2008 paper. This will make it possible to define general problem areas and offer suitable solutions. Protection of personal data is guaranteed. Unfortunately it is not possible to provide personal tutoring on this paper.

Course participants should not also apply for Part C of the ABC course in November 2009, because there is a considerable syllabus overlap.

The course starts at 09.00 hrs on Friday, 27 November 2009, and ends at 17.00 hrs on Saturday, 28 November 2009.

Conditions for enrolment :

Applications to CEIPI will be treated on a first come, first served basis. If the course is oversubscribed, names will be put on a waiting list.

The closing date for receipt of all applications is 02 October 2009.

The course fee is EUR 800. The price includes lunch on both days.

For further information, please contact:

Sylvie Kra
CEIPI Section Internationale
Université de Strasbourg
Boîte Postale 68
F-67046 Strasbourg cedex
Tel.:+33 (0)388 14 45 48
Fax: +33 (0)388 14 45 94
E-mail: sylvie.kra@ceipi.edu