Silvina Gerber studied law at the University of Fribourg. She obtained her bilingual Bachelor's degree there (de/fr). She completed part of her Master's degree at Vilnius University. During her studies, she gained two years of practical experience in a commercial law firm in Zurich. After completing her studies, she worked for a year as an auditor and extraordinary clerk at a district court. She is currently completing her second year as a trainee and is preparing for the bar exam.

Silvina Gerber speaks German, English and French.