Hey!
I'd say it's fine to reuse parts of your old application, especially since it's unlikely that your core motivation for law and White & Case has changed. Just make sure to update it so it doesn't feel copy-pasted - reflect on new experiences or skills that you've gained over the past two years, and update any information on the firm to more recent insights (e.g. recent deals, practice area growth etc.). This will make sure your new application is still relevant!
On the immersive skills-based assessment: this will likely test how you approach tasks and problems in a simulated work environment. It usually involves scenario-based exercises (like reading a client email or deciding how to prioritise tasks), plus some situational judgement and logical reasoning elements. The idea is to see how you think, communicate, and organise yourself.
To prepare, I'd suggest:
- Practising situational judgement tests (SJT) and basic verbal reasoning / logical reasoning exercises
- Reading up on White & Case's core values and global nature - they'll expect you to reflect these traits when handling scenarios
- Making sure you stay calm and organised - think about how you would actually respond in a situation if you were performing at your best!
I hope that all assists
