Kim Kardashian Nears the Finish Line in Her Six-Year Legal Journey — She’ll Receive Her Bar Exam Results in Just Two Weeks
For years, Kim Kardashian has been known as one of the most famous women in the world — a reality star, entrepreneur, mother, and pop culture icon. But behind the glitz and the fame, there’s been another story quietly unfolding: her six-year journey to become a lawyer. And now, after countless hours of studying and relentless dedication, Kim is just two weeks away from receiving her official bar exam results.
It’s a milestone that marks the near-end of a journey that began in 2018, when Kim decided to take a path few expected. Instead of enrolling in a traditional law school, she joined California’s legal apprenticeship program, which allows candidates to study under licensed attorneys rather than attend a university. Over the years, she logged roughly 5,000 hours of study, all while balancing motherhood, multiple business ventures, and a full public life.
Kim’s legal passion began after she became involved in criminal justice reform, helping advocate for the release of several wrongfully convicted prisoners. That advocacy sparked a deep interest in the law — and in using her platform for something more than fame. “I hope to practice law,” she recently said. “Maybe in 10 years, I think I’ll give up being Kim K and be a trial lawyer.”
Her words show how serious she is about this next chapter. What started as a surprising turn for a celebrity has evolved into something deeply personal and purposeful. Kim has passed several key milestones already — including the difficult “baby bar” in 2021, a grueling exam that many aspiring lawyers fail multiple times before passing. She’s also completed her required coursework, and earlier this year, she celebrated finishing the final segment of her apprenticeship program.
The California State Bar releases results for the July 2025 exam on November 7, and if Kim passes, she’ll officially earn her law license. That would make her a qualified attorney in California — a title that even her late father, famed lawyer Robert Kardashian Sr., would have been proud to see her achieve. Kim has spoken often about how her father’s legacy inspired her to follow this path, describing him as her greatest motivation and moral guide.
What makes this journey even more remarkable is that Kim didn’t need to do any of it. She already had global recognition, a billion-dollar brand, and one of the most powerful platforms in entertainment. But she chose to challenge herself with something much harder — to prove that reinvention isn’t limited by fame or fortune. It’s a testament to persistence, grit, and the belief that it’s never too late to find a deeper purpose.
Throughout her studies, Kim has continued to share her progress with fans — from sleepless study nights to moments of triumph when she cleared key exams. Her dedication has inspired others to pursue unconventional education paths and has helped draw attention to the need for criminal justice reform in America.
If her results bring good news this November, Kim Kardashian will not just be a lawyer on paper — she’ll be proof that ambition and consistency can rewrite any story. From reality TV to real-world justice, she’s built a second identity — one rooted not in celebrity, but in service, intellect, and compassion.
And maybe, in her own words, “Kim K” will someday step aside for “Attorney Kardashian.”