Kim Kardashian has officially graduated from law school after 6 years of rigorous study. Discover how she balanced motherhood, business, and legal apprenticeships—plus social media reactions and exclusive video highlights.
Kim Kardashian Graduates Law School After 6 Years: A Triumph of Perseverance
Kim Kardashian has officially graduated from law school after six years of relentless dedication, marking a milestone in her unconventional legal journey. The reality TV star, business mogul, and mother of four celebrated her achievement with an intimate commencement ceremony in Beverly Hills, surrounded by family, friends, and mentors .
An Unconventional Path to Law
Unlike traditional law students, Kardashian pursued California’s Law Office Study Program (LOSP), an apprenticeship route that allows candidates to qualify for the bar exam without attending law school. Only four states—California, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington—still permit this method, once the norm in the 1800s.
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18 hours a week, 48 weeks a year, for six years—totaling 5,184 hours of legal study while juggling parenting, SKIMS, and The Kardashians filming.
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Passed the “baby bar” exam on her fourth attempt after battling COVID-19 during one try.
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Completed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) in March 2025, a crucial step toward bar eligibility.
A Tribute to Her Father’s Legacy
Kim’s legal aspirations were inspired by her late father, Robert Kardashian, a prominent attorney known for his role in the O.J. Simpson trial. In her emotional graduation speech, she reflected:
“My dad would be so proud… He would’ve been my best study partner.”
Her sister Khloe echoed the sentiment on Instagram: “This was years in the making. So proud!”
Social Media Reactions & Celebration Highlights
The graduation ceremony featured placemats made from Kim’s study notes and speeches from mentors like Van Jones and Jessica Jackson, who praised her advocacy for criminal justice reform 811.
Watch the ceremony highlights: Kim Kardashian’s Law School Graduation Video (embedded link to her Instagram Stories)
Mixed Reactions Online
While fans celebrated her perseverance, critics questioned her timeline:
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“Took her six years for a four-year program?
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Supporters countered: “She balanced businesses, kids, and studying—give her credit!” 9
What’s Next? The California Bar Exam
Kim’s next hurdle is passing the California Bar Exam, slated for July 2025. If successful, she plans to focus on criminal justice reform, a passion she’s championed since 2018 .
“I dream of creating a law firm to help the wrongfully convicted,” she told Vogue.
Final Thoughts
Kim Kardashian’s journey proves that nontraditional paths to success require grit. Whether she passes the bar or not, her dedication to law and reform is undeniable.
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Sources: E! News, Today, NY Post, PEOPLE, TalksOnLaw
