Leila Gomez

Prior to attending law school, Leila was highly engaged in the Cornell undergraduate community. She served as a peer advisor for CALS Student Services, where she helped students refine their resumes, prepare for interviews, and navigate the internship and job search process. Additionally, she managed a weekly job opportunities newsletter distributed to the entire college. Leila also served as a teaching assistant for both the Development Sociology and Plant Science Departments. Leila was a student representative for the CALS Alumni Association Board, a consultant for the Cornell DEI Committee, and a Diversity Ambassador for CU IMAGE. She also participated in the Women’s Health Initiative and The Women’s Network and was a flyer and base for the Cornell cheerleading team. 

At Cornell Law, Leila was selected as an Honors Fellow for the 1L Legal Research and Writing Program—an honor reserved for top-performing students—where she mentored first-year students in legal writing, research, and oral advocacy. She participated in the Gender Justice Clinic, working on cases and advocacy projects addressing gender-based discrimination. Leila later completed a full-time externship with Civil Survival, assisting currently and formerly incarcerated individuals with post-conviction relief, including record vacates and legal financial obligation reductions. These experiences deepened her commitment to using the law as a tool for justice and opportunity. She was also actively involved in the Women’s Law Coalition, the Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA), and Corporate Connect. 

Leila has held competitive legal internships with Nestlé Coffee Partners, Amazon, and Perkins Coie. She gained valuable experience at Perkins Coie, where she was one of the few students invited to work both her 1L and 2L summers. As a Cornell Law admissions ambassador, Leila loves that she has the opportunity to connect with prospective students and share insight into her own law school journey. 

As an admissions consultant, Leila offers a warm, structured, and personalized approach. Having gone through the law school application process herself, she knows how overwhelming it can feel, and she’s passionate about making it less stressful, more encouraging, and even enjoyable for applicants. She helps students identify their strengths, craft genuine and persuasive personal statements, and highlight their unique stories in ways that resonate with admissions committees. Leila also emphasizes fit and happiness by guiding students to think deeply about what kind of law school environment will allow them to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Her goal is simple: to help every student feel happy, confident, and proud of both their applications and the path ahead.

Outside of law, Leila enjoys baking, trying new ice cream shops, and reading romance novels.