Kim Kardashian has achieved a major milestone by earning her law degree, but not everyone is celebrating her success. The 44-year-old reality mogul and entrepreneur recently completed California’s Law Office Study Program, an alternative route to becoming a licensed attorney that skips traditional law school in favor of apprenticeships under licensed attorneys. After six years of dedication, Kim shared her accomplishment on Instagram, announcing, “I finally graduated law school after 6 years!!!”
Despite her achievement, many have criticized her non-traditional path to becoming a lawyer. Kim’s decision to take this route, bypassing law school, has sparked a wave of trolling and backlash on social media. Some critics mocked her long timeline, with some questioning the validity of her accomplishment. “Took her long enough,” one user remarked, while others compared it to a “Cliffs Notes version” of a legal education.
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Hard Work Behind the Achievement
Kim’s mentor revealed that she completed an impressive 5,184 hours of legal study while juggling her responsibilities as a mother of four, running businesses, and filming TV shows. Despite these challenges, Kim’s dedication to her studies never wavered. She began her apprenticeship in 2018 with a San Francisco law firm, learning directly under a licensed attorney. Her perseverance paid off after multiple attempts, especially when she passed the “baby bar” exam in 2021, after failing it three times.
“I failed this exam 3 times in 2 years, but I got back up each time and studied harder and tried again until I did it!!!” Kim shared on X (formerly Twitter) after passing the baby bar. She also passed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) in March 2025 and is now only one exam away from becoming a fully licensed attorney.
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The Mockery and Praise
While many have questioned Kim’s journey, she also has a dedicated group of supporters. Ivanka Trump, for example, publicly congratulated Kim, writing, “Congratulations Kim! You did it! My favorite law school graduate!” Meanwhile, Kim’s fans expressed their pride in her achievement, with one supporter commenting, “Congrats Kim! Your dad would be proud. Let’s pass that bar!”
Despite the criticism, Kim remains focused on her goals. She has made it clear that her passion for criminal justice reform is what drives her. Kim has stated that she dreams of one day opening a law firm and continuing her advocacy for those wrongfully convicted.
A Dream Realized
While Kim’s journey to becoming a lawyer has not been without controversy, it’s hard to deny the dedication and hard work she’s put into her studies. With 5,000+ hours of legal work, multiple exams passed, and just the final California Bar Exam ahead of her, Kim Kardashian is on the brink of achieving her goal.
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Her critics may continue to mock her path, but Kim has shown time and time again that she isn’t afraid to challenge the odds, whether it’s in the courtroom or the court of public opinion. As she gears up to tackle the final hurdle, one thing is clear—she’s not backing down from her dreams of becoming a licensed attorney and making a difference in the world of criminal justice.
