Garden City, New York
Mihir
Goyal
Aspiring Legal Professional, Advocate & Changemaker
High school senior 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 senior 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.
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Experience
Prep Cook / Dishwasher
Morton's The Steakhouse • Great Neck, NY
- Prepare ingredients and assist kitchen staff with food preparation in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant
- Wash, sanitize, and organize cookware, dishes, and kitchen equipment in accordance with food safety standards
- Stock, portion, measure, and replenish kitchen supplies and ingredients
- Follow health, safety, and sanitation regulations while handling food and kitchen equipment
Legal Intern
Rosenberg & Rodriguez, PLLC • Freeport, NY
- Digitized and indexed legal files — over 40,000 pages — by scanning and organizing documents into the firm’s electronic records system, supporting efficient case management and document retrieval
- Visited over 10 accident and injury sites to capture photographic evidence, assisting attorneys with case documentation and investigation
- Conversed with clients in English, Spanish, and Hindi
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
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
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
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
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
Student Ambassador
Garden City Estates Property Owners’ Association • Garden City, NY
- Attend monthly Estates POA, Board of Education, and Village Board of Trustees meetings
- Document resident concerns and develop policy recommendations for community improvements
- Authoring a policy report on issues relevant to high school students in Garden City
Vision4All
A youth-led project I founded, spanning two initiatives: supporting visually impaired students at Sharp Memorial School for the Blind in Rajpur, India, and leading the Garden City chapter of ReSpectacle.org. What started as a teaching trip transformed into a mission to bridge inequity — in education and in sight.
We collect and deliver school supplies to students thousands of miles away, and give donated prescription eyeglasses new life for families across the United States.
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Vision4All
- Founded a youth-led initiative connecting Long Island students with visually impaired children at Sharp Memorial School for the Blind in Rajpur, India — collected and personally delivered 100+ backpacks and school supplies
- Lead the ReSpectacle.org Garden City chapter as President — organize volunteer sessions to clean and batch 1,000+ prescription eyeglasses for low-income households across the United States
Debate Team
- Compete monthly at public forum debate tournaments across New York State
- Develop training presentations and mentor new members at semiweekly practice sessions
Model United Nations
- Facilitate weekly meetings; design training materials, simulations, mock debates, and icebreakers
- Represent the school at monthly MUN conferences across New York
Geography Club
- Lead biweekly meetings focused on geography education and National Geography Bee preparation
- Cover physical & cultural geography, vexillology, linguistics, geopolitics, cartography, demographics, and numismatics
- Organize mock competitions and written exams
Envirothon Team
- Organize weekly sessions and teach forestry, wildlife, soils, and aquatics to prepare teams for the Long Island Envirothon
- Create study materials and mock exams
Marching Band
- Lead and mentor the woodwind section during rehearsals and performances, improving musical accuracy, technique, and marching fundamentals
- Organize sectionals with individualized instruction on music, drill, and performance skills
- Serve as liaison between band leadership and section members
Stock Market Club
- Maintain meeting minutes, attendance records, and club communications
- Help organize stock market simulations, investment competitions, and events promoting financial literacy
Chemistry Club
- Coordinate club events, guest speaker sessions, and laboratory demonstrations
- Maintain attendance records, meeting minutes, and event materials promoting interest in chemistry and STEM
Awards & Honors
AP Scholar with Distinction
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of those exams.
Associated with Garden City High School
2× Long Island Math Fair Medalist
Bronze Medal (2025) · Silver Medal (2026)
Associated with Garden City High School
President's Volunteer Service Award — Gold Medal
Recognized for 100+ hours of volunteer work dedicated to community service initiatives.
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Associated with Garden City High School
American Legion Boys State Award
Selected for the American Legion's premier leadership and civic education program in government and citizenship.
Associated with Garden City High School
Debate Awards
- 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
- Feb 2026: 1st place out of 10 teams, Citron February Debate (Public Forum) — Half qualification for NY State debate tournament
- May 2026: 4th place — Tri-State Debate League Championship
02/08/25
09/27/25
Associated with Garden City High School
4× National Spanish Exam Medalist
2× Silver Medal · 2× Bronze Medal (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
Associated with Garden City High School
LI Change Certificate of Achievement — Criminal Law Program
View Certificate35 Verified Service Hours — LI Change
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Standardized Tests
AP Exams
Publications
Ek Aur Sapana
“Another Dream”
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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