Lilia: Serving, Studying, and Succeeding

Lilia Gomez, a first-generation Afro-Latina woman, built an entire career in the military before deciding to pursue law school part-time, all while continuing her service and raising three children. In this episode, she shares what it really looked like to balance motherhood, a demanding career, and the challenges of law school.We talk about her journey through part-time law school, her experience on law review, and how her military background shaped the way she approached both school and the bar exam. Lilia also breaks down the realities of bar prep, the pressure that comes with it, and how she pushed through.She opens up about the benefits of an LL.M., her interest in JAG, and what the application process looks like, along with her long-term career goals. Most importantly, she shares honest advice for moms, military members, and anyone who feels like law school might be out of reach.This is such an inspiring conversation about resilience, discipline, and going after your goals, no matter what your path looks like!Use this link to follow us on social media, support the show, and always know when the next episode will be: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli