Kim Kardashian has officially graduated from California’s Law Office Study Program after six years of dedicated study, marking a key step in her pursuit of becoming a licensed attorney. The reality TV star celebrated the achievement with a private backyard ceremony surrounded by family, friends, and mentors.
The law apprenticeship program typically takes four years to complete, but Kim extended her studies to six years due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, she remained committed throughout the extended timeline.
The 44-year-old took to Instagram Stories to share moments from the event, where she wore a beige graduation cap and received praise from those who supported her journey. Attorney Jessica Jackson, one of Kim’s mentors, called the graduation “one of the most inspiring legal journeys we’ve ever seen,” highlighting Kim’s commitment of “18 hours a week, 48 weeks a year for six years straight.” Jackson noted this was especially impressive given Kim’s responsibilities, including raising four children, managing businesses, filming television shows, and advocating in courtrooms.
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Another mentor at the ceremony lauded Kardashian for her efforts in clemency advocacy, reuniting families, and bringing national attention to flaws in the legal system. CNN political commentator Van Jones also gave a speech, celebrating her accomplishments. Kardashian’s family was present, including her son Psalm, who was pictured enjoying ice cream in a suit.
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Kim began her legal apprenticeship in 2018 without holding a college degree. She passed the challenging First-Year Law Students Examination—known as the “baby bar”—in 2021 after three attempts. She described the experience as difficult but rewarding, writing on social media, “it feels so so sooooo good to be here and on my way to achieving my goals.”
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Her legal journey was shaped in part by a traumatic event: the 2016 armed robbery in Paris where masked men stole millions in jewelry from her hotel suite. Recently, Kim testified in court about the ordeal, which she said altered her life. The suspects face life sentences, and Kim expressed hope that the trial would provide closure.
This graduation brings Kim Kardashian closer to following in the footsteps of her late father, Robert Kardashian Sr., who was a prominent attorney.
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