Kim Kardashian’s law journey just hit another roadblock — but she’s not letting it stop her.
A few months after sitting for the California Bar Exam on July 29 and 30, the 45-year-old SKIMS mogul revealed on Saturday (Nov. 8) that she didn’t pass. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Kim opened up about the results, assuring fans she’s still fully committed to becoming a lawyer.
“Well… I’m not a lawyer yet, I just play a very well-dressed one on TV,” she wrote. “Six years into this law journey, and I’m still all in until I pass the bar. No shortcuts, no giving up, just more studying and even more determination.”
Kim went on to say she came very close to passing and is using the experience as motivation rather than defeat. “Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way so far. Failing short isn’t failure, it’s fuel. I was so close to passing the exam, and that only motivated me even more,” she shared.
The California Bar Exam is known for being one of the toughest in the nation, with the February 2025 session recording just a 63.6% pass rate. The grueling two-day test, held twice a year, includes five one-hour essay questions, one 90-minute performance test, and 200 multiple-choice questions. Each year, about 16,000 people take on the challenge, according to the State Bar of California.
Kim Kardashian has been on her legal journey for six years, pursuing law through California’s unique Law Office Study Program — an alternative route that lets aspiring lawyers apprentice under practicing attorneys instead of attending law school. She began her apprenticeship with a San Francisco-based firm in 2018 and officially completed the program in May 2025, after extending her studies due to her busy schedule and the pandemic.
Her passion for law was sparked by her father, the late Robert Kardashian, who was part of O.J. Simpson’s defense team. Following in his footsteps, Kim has become an outspoken advocate for criminal justice reform, playing a key role in helping secure clemency for individuals like Alice Marie Johnson and Chris Young.
Back in 2021, Kim passed the “baby bar” — the First-Year Law Students’ Examination — on her fourth try, calling it one of her proudest moments. Earlier this year, she also cleared the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), marking another major step toward becoming a fully licensed attorney.
