 Starting 2012, after 2 years of related work experience, candidates can write the pre-examination, which is a 4-hour multiple choice exam held once a year.The pre-examination assesses candidates' ability to answer legal questions and questions relating to the drafting of claims (IPREE, Rule 10).A passing grade of 70 marks out of 100 must be achieved to be permitted to write the main exam (EQE) one year later (IPREE, Rule 6).