Kim Kardashian almost a lawyer after taking California bar exam

Kim Kardashian takes California bar exam after six-year apprenticeship, awaits results in November.

Kim Kardashian has officially completed the final step in her long journey toward becoming a licensed attorney, having sat for the California bar exam in July. As TMZ first reported, the reality star-turned-criminal justice advocate is now waiting for her results, which are expected to be released to examinees on November 7 and made public on November 9.

The California bar exam, considered one of the most challenging in the country, is a rigorous two-day test featuring five one-hour essay questions, a 90-minute performance test, and 200 multiple-choice questions. While most examinees take the test in large convention centers, Kardashian likely took it privately under proctor supervision, a measure made possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, to avoid public attention.

Kardashian, 44, chose an unconventional route to legal practice, bypassing law school in favor of a six-year legal apprenticeship. This alternative pathway began in 2019 and required her to pass the “baby bar” exam, which she accomplished in December 2021 on her fourth attempt. She also passed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam earlier this year. Kardashian completed her apprenticeship on May 21, 2025, marking the occasion with a backyard celebration attended by friends, family, and CNN commentator Van Jones.

While preparing for the bar exam, Kardashian balanced her legal studies with a demanding schedule, including filming her TV series and attending high-profile events like Jeff Bezos’s wedding in June. Most recently, she traveled to Venice, Italy, where she was honored at the Diane von Furstenberg Awards for her criminal justice reform work.

In interviews with Variety, Kardashian reiterated her commitment to advocacy, expressing willingness to support controversial clemency cases, including the Menendez brothers. She emphasized that she would approach any administration, regardless of politics, to fight for justice.

Kardashian’s efforts reflect a desire to continue the legacy of her late father, Robert Kardashian, who famously served as a defense attorney during O.J. Simpson’s 1995 trial. He passed away in 2003 at age 59.