Garden City, New York

Mihir
Goyal

Aspiring Legal Professional, Advocate & Changemaker

High school junior with a passion for law, advocacy, and creating meaningful change. Building bridges through service and striving for justice in every endeavor.

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About

I'm a junior at Garden City High School, Class of 2027, driven by an unwavering commitment to law, advocacy, and community service. My journey has taken me from the courtrooms of Long Island to the classrooms of India, each experience shaping my understanding of justice and equity.

"Things laying around as 'spare' or 'old' can make a world of difference in someone else's life."

With proven abilities in research, logical reasoning, and critical thinking, I approach every challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow. Whether I'm indexing legal depositions, leading international advocacy efforts, or teaching visually impaired children in India, I bring the same dedication and passion to everything I do.

Languages

English Native
Hindi Native
Urdu Native
Spanish Working
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Experience

Jul 2025 — Present

Legal Intern

Schwartz, Conroy & Hack, PC • Garden City, NY

  • Index depositions of witnesses, plaintiffs, and defendants for civil case trials involving insurance disputes, medical malpractice claims, and property law matters
  • Analyze case documents to identify key testimonies and flag inconsistencies for attorney review
  • Collate and organize financial documents including bank records, payroll deposits, and invoices for account reconciliation
  • Gain hands-on exposure to civil litigation procedures and legal document management
Aug 2025 — Present

Team Lead & Point of Contact

Leadership Initiatives — International Advocacy Internship • Washington, DC

  • Lead a team of interns in developing policy briefs and advocacy strategies for international issues
  • Serve as primary liaison between the team and organizational leadership
  • Coordinate meetings, delegate responsibilities, and ensure project deliverables are met on schedule
Summer 2025

Criminal Law & Trial Intern

Leadership Initiatives × Harden Law PLLC • Washington, DC

  • Interned with Harden Law PLLC on a life-changing criminal defense case under mentorship of Brandi Harden
  • Collaborated with attorneys and law professors to prepare expert witness and client for trial
  • Advocated on Capitol Hill to lawmakers and congressional officials for criminal justice reform
  • Conducted legal research on motions, affidavits, grand jury testimonies, and discovery materials
  • Performed direct and cross-examinations to prepare witnesses for upcoming trial
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Sep 2024 — Feb 2025

Law Institute Student

NYU High School Law Institute • New York, NY

  • Completed rigorous weekly programming in constitutional law, examining landmark Supreme Court cases and their modern implications
  • Studied criminal law principles including due process, Fourth Amendment protections, and criminal procedure
  • Developed speech and debate skills through structured argumentation exercises and mock trial simulations
  • Engaged with NYU Law faculty and practicing attorneys in interactive seminars
Jul 2024

Volunteer Teacher

Sharp Memorial School For The Blind • Dehradun, India

  • Assisted in teaching K-8 students various subjects including mathematics, English, geography, and environmental studies
  • Prepared learning materials for classroom display
Ongoing

Student Ambassador

GC Estates POA • Garden City, NY

Representing student interests and facilitating community engagement initiatives.

VisionForAll

A youth-led initiative I founded to connect Long Island students with visually impaired children at Sharp Memorial School for the Blind in Rajpur, India. What started as a teaching trip transformed into a mission to bridge educational inequity across continents.

We collect and deliver educational supplies, ensuring that students who lack basic resources receive the tools they need to learn and thrive.

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100+
Backpacks Delivered
50+
Students Helped
2+
Years of Service
35
Service Hours
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Awards & Honors

AP Scholar

Issued by College Board
Jul 2025

Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.

Associated with Garden City High School

Long Island Math Fair Bronze Medal

Issued by The Association of Math Supervisors of Long Island
Mar 2025
Associated with Garden City High School

President's Volunteer Service Award — Gold Medal

Feb 2024

Recognized for 100+ hours of volunteer work dedicated to community service initiatives.

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Associated with Garden City High School

Debate Awards

Issued by Long Island Forensics Association (LIFA)
  • Feb 2025: 2nd place out of 16 teams — Full qualification for NY State debate tournament
  • Sep 2025: 8th place out of 42 teams — Half qualification for NY State debate tournament
Debate Tournament February 2025 02/08/25
Debate Tournament September 2025 09/27/25
Associated with Garden City High School

National Spanish Exam Medalist

Issued by American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)

2× Silver Medal (2023, 2024) · 1× Bronze Medal (2025)

Associated with Garden City High School

LI Change Certificate of Achievement — Criminal Law Program

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35 Verified Service Hours — LI Change

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Test Scores

Standardized Tests

SAT
October 2025
1520
730 English · 790 Math
PSAT
October 2025
1460
700 English · 760 Math

AP Exams

AP Human Geography
May 2024
5
AP World History
May 2025
4
AP Environmental Science
May 2025
Self-Studied
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Publications

Ek Aur Sapana - Front Cover Ek Aur Sapana - Back Cover

Ek Aur Sapana

"Another Dream"

Author Mihir Goyal
Editor Lamiya Sulemanji
Published 2020
Pages 122

Written at age 11 during the COVID-19 lockdown when schools were closed, this fun project tells an inspirational story of four diverse friends raised from Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Christian families who go to the moon and back for their dream — for the whole of India to hear their music.

Beyond the creative writing, this project taught me the end-to-end process of publishing a book — from managing and editing a large manuscript, to designing a cover, getting content approved by Amazon, and repeatedly reviewing and refining the final product.

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Interests & Passions

Saxophone Debate Model UN Chess Fitness Politics Cooking & Grilling Travel Cultural Studies Geography

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