Silver Circle firms offer some of the most varied and commercially interesting training contracts in the UK legal market. Understanding what distinguishes them from each other, and from the Magic Circle, is the foundation of a strong application to any of them.

This two-week DIY programme pulls together free resources from Herbert Smith Freehills, Hogan Lovells, Ashurst, Norton Rose Fulbright, Macfarlanes, and other Silver Circle firms, including webinars, case studies, insights from trainees, and sector-specific materials.

Working through it will give you:

• A working understanding of each firm's culture, clients, and practice areas

• Commercial awareness material relevant to the sectors Silver Circle firms specialise in, including financial services, energy, real estate, and disputes

• Practical tasks and reflection points that generate material for competency and motivation questions

• A clearer picture of which firms suit you and why, which is the foundation of a compelling why this firm answer

Structured as a two-week plan. Follow the daily schedule or work through it flexibly at your own pace.