Why Isn't Kim Kardashian a Lawyer Yet?

Kim Kardashian, a name that's synonymous with reality TV and fashion, took an unexpected turn into the legal world. Beyond the glitz and glamour, her journey towards becoming a qualified lawyer is unfolding with resilience and determination. Despite facing challenges, she's making significant strides.

Though not officially a qualified lawyer yet, Kim has achieved a major milestone by successfully passing her baby bar exam in 2021. The term "baby bar" refers to the First-Year Law Students' Examination, a mandatory test for those aspiring to become lawyers in California. Kim faced setbacks, requiring four attempts to secure a passing score, as candidly shared on an episode of 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians.'

Undeterred by her initial score of 474 and a lower score of 463 in subsequent attempts, Kim persevered. Expressing frustration during her third attempt in the summer of 2021, she shared on a podcast, "I think I did well, so if I don't pass, I am going to be so- you have no idea." Despite challenges, Kim demonstrated resilience by retaking the exam in October 2021, successfully passing and marking a significant milestone in her legal journey.

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Sharing her triumph on Instagram, Kim conveyed a message of inspiration, stating, "I failed this exam 3 times in 2 years, but I got back up each time and studied harder and tried again until I did it!!!" In February 2023, she revealed her ongoing commitment to legal education, studying additional subjects like Constitutional Law and Community Property.

In April 2023, at the TIME 100 summit in NYC, Kim updated on her progress, mentioning her plan to take the bar exam in February 2025 with a 36 percent pass rate. During a May 2023 interview on 'The Today Show,' she confirmed her continued pursuit of a law degree, sharing her success in constitutional law midterms.

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Kim's unique path in California, where formal law school attendance isn't mandatory, involves a rigorous legal apprenticeship, collaborating with attorneys Jessica Jackson and Erin Haney. Beyond personal aspirations, she actively engages in #Cut50's advocacy work, addressing the US mass-incarceration crisis, showcased in the 2020 Oxygen documentary film, 'Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project.'

Despite skepticism and stigma associated with her reality TV origins, Kim confronts it head-on, declaring in a 2022 episode of 'The Kardashians,' “No one's ever really respected a reality star with a s*x tape, and I've always had to break through this stigma." Her journey, marked by struggles with the baby bar, exemplifies the complexities of her unconventional path.

While not officially a certified lawyer, Kim Kardashianhas already made notable strides, fueled by her success in securing the release of Alice Marie Johnson. Up next, she's preparing for the bar exam in February 2025, moving one step closer to fulfilling her goal and following in the footsteps of her late father, Robert Kardashian Sr.