Taylor Applegate
Law school admissions consultant for military members and veterans
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Law school admissionsGrad school and PhDCollege essaysMilitary transitionLegal careersNew grads and students |
| Works with | Veterans, Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | JD, Stanford Law School; Knight-Hennessey Scholar; Master's degree in Intelligence Studies, American Military University; Bachelor's degree in Political Science, University of Washington; Admitted to the California bar |
Taylor Applegate is a law school admissions consultant who helps transitioning military members, veterans, young professionals and senior undergraduates plan a future in law. Taylor served six years on active duty as an Air Force officer, then earned a JD at Stanford Law School. Taylor clerked for the Ninth Circuit and now practices as an attorney at Salahi PC. Taylor also helps clients apply to other graduate and fellowship programs.
What Taylor helps with
Taylor helps clients move from the military or early career work into law school and the legal field. Taylor also supports applicants aiming at other graduate or fellowship programs.
- Moving from the military into law school
- Planning a path into the legal profession
- Writing a strong personal statement
- Editing addenda and optional essays
- Applying to graduate programs
- Applying to fellowships
- Setting goals for a career in law
Who Taylor works with
Taylor works most with transitioning military members and veterans. Taylor also coaches young professionals and senior undergraduates who want to plan for a future in law. Some clients aim for other graduate or fellowship programs instead.
Background and qualifications
Taylor grew up in the Pacific Northwest and spent 6 years in the active duty military as an Air Force officer. Taylor then chose a legal career and attended Stanford Law School as a Knight-Hennessey Scholar. After law school, Taylor worked as a Ninth Circuit clerk. Taylor is barred in California and practices at Salahi PC, a start-up plaintiff-side firm. Earlier roles include a Department of Justice externship and an internship with the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Taylor also holds a master's degree in Intelligence Studies.
Taylor Applegate pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Personal statement guide
- Final editing checklist for addenda
- Sample redlined personal statement
- Sample redlined optional essay
Taylor Applegate reviews
Taylor Applegate has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Taylor is a former Air Force officer who made the jump from the military to Stanford Law School and now practices law.
Best for military members and veterans who want to apply to law school.
Common questions
How much does Taylor Applegate charge?
Coaching with Taylor runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Taylor Applegate help with?
Taylor Applegate helps with moving from the military into law school, planning a path into the legal profession, writing a strong personal statement and editing addenda and optional essays.
Does Taylor Applegate have reviews?
Taylor Applegate has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Taylor Applegate certified?
Taylor Applegate lists: JD, Stanford Law School; Knight-Hennessey Scholar; Master's degree in Intelligence Studies, American Military University; Bachelor's degree in Political Science, University of Washington; Admitted to the California bar.
Does Taylor Applegate work with veterans?
Yes. Working with transitioning military members and veterans is Taylor's main area of expertise.
Can Taylor help with programs other than law school?
Yes. Taylor also helps clients plan for other graduate or fellowship programs.
How do I contact Taylor Applegate?
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