Kim Kardashian has reached a major milestone. The American reality TV star and business mogul has completed California’s Law Office Study Program, a rare legal path that does not require law school.
At 44, Kardashian can now sit for the California Bar Exam.
The program, offered only in a few U.S. states, allows students to study law through an apprenticeship model. Rather than attend law school, participants learn under the supervision of licensed attorneys. This method, often called “reading the law,” dates back centuries.
No law degree, but a real education
Because she did not attend a traditional law school, Kardashian did not earn a law degree. Still, the program is fully recognised by the California State Bar and leads to the same final exam as a J.D. program.
Kardashian explained the route she took on her Instagram page. “I chose a rigorous program registered with the California State Bar,” she wrote. “Building on 75 college credits, I completed a four-year curriculum that stretched to six.”
Six years of hard work
Though the standard time frame for the program is four years, Kardashian’s journey took longer. COVID-19 and her busy career extended the timeline to six years.
She admitted it wasn’t easy. Studying for law exams while running businesses, raising children, and managing a public image required discipline. “The journey was real, and so is the accomplishment,” she said.
Not just a hobby
Kardashian’s legal interest began years ago. She became deeply involved in criminal justice reform and has since worked on several cases involving wrongful convictions. Her efforts have brought attention to harsh prison sentences and the unjust treatment of inmates.
In 2018, she helped secure clemency for Alice Marie Johnson, a woman serving a life sentence for a nonviolent drug offence. That experience inspired her to learn the law herself and take a more hands-on approach.
Balancing fame and books
Balancing law studies with her career in entertainment and fashion wasn’t easy. Kardashian’s days were packed with meetings, shoots, and parenting duties. Still, she made time to study legal textbooks and meet with her mentors.
She often studied late into the night, and she shared her progress publicly, encouraging fans to follow their paths, no matter how unconventional.
A message of perseverance
Kardashian’s story is one of determination. She failed the “baby bar” exam, a key hurdle in the Law Office Study Program, multiple times before passing. She didn’t give up.
Her journey is also proof that success doesn’t always follow a straight line. She chose an uncommon path, stayed committed, and reached her goal.
Next stop: The bar exam
Now that she has finished the program, Kardashian is eligible to take the California Bar Exam, one of the toughest in the country. If she passes, she will be able to practice law in the state.
It’s a move that could open new doors. Kardashian has said she wants to use her legal skills to help people, especially those who don’t have access to fair representation.
Breaking the mould
Kim Kardashian’s latest achievement is a reminder that people can change course at any time. Whether starting a business, raising awareness, or becoming a lawyer, she continues to surprise the public.
More importantly, she shows that hard work and persistence pay off, even for someone already in the spotlight.
As she prepares for the next step, many are watching closely. But Kardashian seems focused on the long game. “It’s never too late to follow your dreams,” she once said, and now she’s proving it.
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