Kim Kardashian, the renowned reality-TV star and billionaire entrepreneur, recently shared an update regarding her pursuit of becoming a qualified lawyer. On Saturday, Kardashian revealed that she did not pass California’s bar exam but expressed her commitment to continue studying until she achieves her goal. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she stated, “Well… I’m not a lawyer yet, I just play a very well-dressed one on TV.” With six years invested in her legal education, Kardashian emphasized her determination: “No shortcuts, no giving up — just more studying and even more determination.”
The 45-year-old reality star conveyed her motivation, saying she came “so close” to passing the exam and referred to the result as “fuel” for her next attempt. “I was so close to passing the exam, and that only motivated me even more. Let’s go!” she exclaimed. During an appearance on Britain’s “The Graham Norton Show” in October, Kardashian had expressed optimism about her chances of passing the mandatory legal exam, mentioning her participation in Ryan Murphy’s series “All’s Fair,” where she portrays a divorce attorney.
Kardashian's journey into the legal field is reminiscent of her late father, Robert Kardashian, a prominent attorney known for being part of the “Dream Team” that defended O.J. Simpson during his infamous murder trial in 1995. The trial revolved around the allegations that Simpson murdered his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and friend Ron Goldman. Simpson was ultimately acquitted, and the case remains one of the most high-profile trials in American history.
In April 2019, during an interview with Vogue, Kardashian shared her decision to study law, which she made in the summer of 2018. This decision was inspired by her advocacy for Alice Marie Johnson, a former prisoner serving a life sentence for a nonviolent drug offense. Kardashian's efforts led to President Trump commuting Johnson's sentence in 2018, and she was later granted a full pardon two years later.
Over the years, Kardashian has collaborated with attorneys Van Jones and Jessica Jackson, who have supported her legal studies. Instead of attending traditional law school, Kardashian opted for a four-year apprenticeship with a law firm in San Francisco, aiming to take the bar exam in 2022. However, due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, she initially passed the “baby bar” exam in December 2021 after several attempts. In May, she successfully completed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam, a prerequisite for attempting the bar exam in the United States.
In a twist to her study routine, Kardashian disclosed that she has been utilizing artificial intelligence to assist with her law preparations. During a lie detector segment with her “All’s Fair” co-star Teyana Taylor for Vanity Fair, Kardashian mentioned, “I use it for legal advice. So when I am needing to know the answer to a question, I’ll take a picture and snap it and put it in there.” Taylor jokingly asked if this constituted cheating, to which Kardashian humorously responded, “They’re always wrong. It has made me fail tests.”
As Kim Kardashian continues her quest to become a qualified lawyer, her journey serves as an inspiration to many, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, hard work, and the relentless pursuit of one’s goals.
