Kim Kardashian has been putting in years of work toward her legal career, and now she says the finish line is finally in sight.
The 45-year-old reality star and business mogul shared that she’s only a few weeks away from officially earning her license to practice law.
Kardashian first revealed her interest in pursuing law back in 2018, when she began an apprenticeship with a San Francisco law firm through California’s Law Office Study Program, People reports. The unique path allows aspiring lawyers to train under practicing attorneys instead of attending traditional law school.
Her journey has included passing the First-Year Law Student’s Examination—known as the “baby bar”—in 2021, followed by the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam in Los Angeles earlier this year.
On May 21, Kardashian wrapped up her six-year study program, which stretched longer than expected due to the pandemic and her packed schedule balancing business, TV, and family life. Mentor Jessica Jackson shared that Kardashian logged over 5,000 hours of legal study while managing multiple ventures and raising her four kids.
Now, all that stands between her and becoming a licensed attorney are her bar exam results. During her appearance on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, October 24, Kardashian said she expects to find out within two weeks.
“I will be qualified in two weeks. I hope to practice law,” she told Norton, adding that she sees herself fully transitioning into the courtroom one day. “Maybe in 10 years, I think I’ll give up being Kim K and be a trial lawyer. That’s what I really want.”
Kardashian appeared on the BBC talk show alongside actress Sarah Paulson, her co-star in the upcoming Hulu legal drama All’s Fair. While promoting the series, she opened up about balancing filming with her studies and other commitments.
“It was mentally challenging having to do it all, but I loved it,” Kardashian said. Paulson praised her co-star’s drive, adding, “She made me feel like a slacker. She’s running a business, she’s looking after four children, and she’s studying for the law. She really is an impressive person.”
