Maalika Mehta

Driven, intellectually curious high school student with a 98.5 GPA, and a strong interest in pursuing a legal career. Demonstrates initiative through leadership, academic excellence, and early legal exposure. I attended the Defying Gravity Legal Conference for Youth, where I explored constitutional law, trial strategy, and the intersections of race and justice. Applying to the Defying Legal Gravity Fellowship, the Columbia Law School Summer Internship, and the NYU Law High School Program. Serving as Co-President of the Model United Nations, where I lead debate preparation, research global legal issues, and foster discussion on international law and diplomacy. Deeply interested in furthering my understanding of the legal profession.

Gujarati (fluent, spoken and conversational written), Spanish (intermediate proficiency)

Highest Scorer, AMC 10 Math Contest (school-wide) All-County Musician (French Horn) – 4 years 1st Place Coxswain, NY Scholastic Rowing Championships (2025) – Men’s Junior 4+ Member: National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Science Honor Society, World Language Honor Society

Model United Nations — Co-President (2024–2025)

• Lead a competitive team in researching international conflicts, treaty law, and UN legal frameworks.
• Organize and moderate debate sessions simulating international diplomacy and legal negotiation.
• Mentor new delegates in public speaking, resolution drafting, and legal-policy research.
• Focus on international law, sovereignty, and global legal problem-solving.

Student Council — Secretary (2024–2025)

• Coordinate meeting agendas, take minutes, and maintain organized records of council initiatives.
• Contribute to school-wide event planning, communications, and student advocacy.
• Strengthen skills in collaboration, documentation, and civic leadership.

Defying Gravity Legal Conference for Youth — Participant (Spring 2024)

• Attended workshops on legal ethics, trial advocacy, and youth justice.
• Engaged in mock arguments and client interviews.
• Explored the societal impact of legal structures.

Legal Fellowship and Internship Applications (2025 Cycle)

• Applying to Defying Legal Gravity Fellowship: legal research, advocacy, and social justice.
• Applying to Columbia Law School High School Summer Program: legal reasoning and mentorship.
• Applying to NYU High School Law Institute: seminars on civil rights and legal debate.

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminar — Delegate (2024)

• Collaborated on service initiatives and civic engagement simulations.