
Taylor Applegate
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Stanford Law J.D. | Knight-Hennessy Scholar | 9th Circuit Clerk | Veteran
2,910 min coached
Studied at Stanford Law School
Works at Salahi PC
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Available tomorrow at 10:00 PM UTC
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Taylor's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $129/hr
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Taylor’s Law School Qualifications
20+ people coached for Law School
Taylor has helped clients get into these schools:
As a recent Stanford Law School graduate and Knight-Hennessy Scholar, I bring a wealth of experience and insight into the law school admissions process. I have successfully coached over a dozen aspiring law students, helping them navigate the complexities of applications and secure spots at top law schools. I've continued to work with many of my admittees as they enter law school, select courses, apply for internships, navigate the job search, and secure federal clerkships. Whether you need guidance on crafting compelling personal statements, strategizing your application, or want to maximize your law school experience and future job opportunities -- I'm here to help you make your goals a reality. Let's connect! What's the process like? I like to do a 15-30 minute meeting up front to understand your background, goals, and priorities. We identify tasks to accomplish and set deadlines for each, taking a step-by-step approach that feels manageable. Clients can send written drafts anytime, and I provide written feedback within 48 hours. I'm always available to answer pop-up questions and support. We schedule follow-up meetings as needed.
Taylor can help with:
Recommendations
Essays
Application Strategy
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Resume
School Selection
About Taylor
My life has been all about taking big leaps and making major pivots—all with the goal of living more authentically and finding greater meaning in my life and career. After 6 years in the active duty military, I decided to pursue a legal career. I attended Stanford Law School as a Knight-Hennessey Scholar and then worked as a Ninth Circuit clerk. I'm barred in California and a practicing attorney at the start-up plaintiff-side firm, Salahi PC. I'm a proud Pacific Northwest native, but I have lived and traveled all around the world as an Air Force officer. In my free time, I'm an avid adventurer. I love trail running, mountain biking, snowboarding, and exploring in my van.
Why do I coach?
Incredible coaches and mentors helped me navigate the journey from the military to law school and the legal profession. My passion lies in helping others do the same. My expertise lies in working with transitioning military members and veterans, but I also enjoy helping young professionals and senior undergraduates envision and plan for a future in law or pursue other graduate or fellowship programs. I take a holistic approach with my clients—I want to understand your goals, ambitions, and priorities. How can I help make your dreams a reality?
Work Experience

Associate
Salahi PC
January 2026 - Present
Litigates cases on behalf of plaintiffs to hold corporations and governments accountable for abusive and harmful practices

Judicial Law Clerk
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
August 2024 - August 2025

Legal Extern
Department of Justice
January 2024 - March 2024
Interned with the Computer Crimes and Intellectual Property Section

Summer Associate
Edelson PC
June 2023 - August 2023
Legal Intern - House Foreign Affairs Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
July 2022 - September 2022

Legal Intern - Yosemite National Park
U.S. Court for the Northern District of California
June 2022 - August 2022
Education
Stanford Law School
Doctor of Law - JD
2021 - 2024
Activities and societies: Knight-Hennessy Scholar; Gordian-Knot Center Defense Innovation Scholar; Supreme Court Litigation Clinic; Stanford Law & Policy Review; Stanford National Security & the Law Society; Stanford Law & Technology Association; Outlaw

American Military University
Master's degree, Intelligence Studies
2016 - 2017
Thesis: Engagement or Escalation: Assessing the Security Implications of a Nuclear North Korea

University of Washington
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science
2010 - 2014
6 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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