Kim Kardashian Passes the Bar: From Reality TV to Real-Life Justice
From Pop Culture Icon to Legal Powerhouse
Kim Kardashian has worn many hats—reality star, beauty mogul, fashion entrepreneur—but now, she’s officially added “future lawyer” to the list. After years of studying under California’s unique legal apprenticeship model, Kardashian recently completed her law education and is qualified to sit for the California General Bar Exam, a final hurdle that will grant her the right to practice law in the state.
And no, this wasn’t a publicity stunt—Kim put in the work. Long nights, grueling study sessions, and multiple attempts at the "baby bar" exam proved that this wasn't about image. It was about purpose.
What Law Path Did Kim Take?
Rather than enrolling in a traditional law school, Kardashian pursued a four-year law apprenticeship through a program approved by the California Bar Association. Known as the “Law Office Study Program,” this route allows aspiring lawyers to study under practicing attorneys and judges in lieu of attending a formal university.
She passed the First-Year Law Students' Examination—also known as the “baby bar”—in 2021, after three attempts. It’s a requirement for those following the apprenticeship route, and a tough one at that: the pass rate typically hovers around 20%.
Now that she’s completed the course, Kardashian is eligible to take the California General Bar Exam and, once passed, can officially become a licensed attorney.
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What Kind of Law Can Kim Kardashian Practice?
If she passes the bar, Kim will be able to practice law in the state of California across various fields. But she’s made it clear her focus is criminal justice reform—specifically wrongful convictions, clemency, and prison reform.
She has no interest in opening a celebrity law firm or dealing with entertainment contracts. Her passion lies in advocating for those unfairly treated by the legal system.
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Her Legal Wins So Far
Even before completing her education, Kardashian has already made waves in the justice system. Working alongside attorneys like Jessica Jackson and Van Jones, she’s:
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Helped free Alice Marie Johnson, a grandmother serving a life sentence for a nonviolent drug offense. After Kim’s advocacy and a meeting with then-President Trump, Johnson was granted clemency.
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Assisted in the release of over a dozen inmates incarcerated for low-level drug offenses through the “90 Days of Freedom” campaign.
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Funded legal teams and reentry support for formerly incarcerated individuals, shining a spotlight on systemic injustice and flaws in mandatory sentencing laws.
These aren’t token gestures—Kardashian has put her platform to work, raising millions and pushing for bipartisan reform efforts.
A New Kind of Legal Celebrity
It’s easy to roll your eyes at a Kardashian doing anything outside the entertainment realm—but that cynicism underestimates her persistence, influence, and increasingly, her credibility. She’s backed by real legal minds, and her dedication has already shifted public discourse around incarceration and clemency.
In a profession often accused of gatekeeping, Kim’s unconventional path could make law feel more accessible and mission-driven for a new generation.
