At only 24 years old, Premier High School and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law alumni, Simran Singh recently passed the Bar exam. Now a practicing attorney at a law firm he has worked for since 2014. Singh’s unconventional path from aspiring software developer to practicing attorney is grounded in an independent streak that almost led him to reject college entirely.
Entering tenth grade, Singh’s parents noticed his waning interest in his studies due to the pace of his public high school. He excelled in environments where he could work independently and master new coursework on an accelerated timeline, but he didn’t have this option at a traditional school. Education seemed monotonous and the coursework didn’t hold his attention.
“I felt like I knew the content but I was always waiting for others to catch up,” said Singh.” I’m very independent and some subjects lose my focus if the pace is too slow.”
From an early age, Singh found satisfaction in teaching himself new skills, especially those related to computer software. Knowing their son needed an independent learning environment if he was going to persist through high school, they chose to enroll him at Premier High School – Weslaco (formerly Pharr) where he could work more quickly through coursework at an appropriate pace for his learning style.
Singh says, “At Premier, you don’t feel institutionalized. You aren’t expected to fit into this mold as the perfect student. The schedule allows you enough flexibility to get your work done and also pursue your passions. The teachers really are there to help you succeed.”
Singh went on to earn an associate degree in Criminal Justice and a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology while working full-time at the Law Offices of Roberto M. Garcia as their Information Technology Manager. It was there that Singh fell in love with the legal profession and decided to alter his career path. He applied and was accepted at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University where he would later graduate magna cum laude.
“My parents exposed me to technology from a very early age, so I grew up enjoying programming and coding, which involves lots of problem-solving. That passion for problem-solving and analytical thinking easily transferred to law,” said Singh.
Singh hopes to own his own practice someday but he maintains his technophile status by coding and programming in his free time.
Premier High Schools across Texas and Arkansas are now enrolling new students for the 2021-22 school year. To learn more about Premier High School’s offerings or to enroll, visit https://premierhighschools.com/.
