Kim Kardashian just crossed a huge milestone in her legal journey, she’s officially graduated from California’s Law Office Study Program. Yep, after six long years of studying (mostly outside the classroom), she’s now one big step closer to becoming a licensed attorney.
This path is far from typical. Only a handful of states even allow it. Instead of attending a traditional law school, participants in this program study under practicing lawyers, logging thousands of hours on everything from constitutional law to torts. It’s kind of like old-school legal apprenticeship, but with modern-day hustle.
Kim Kardashian’s Becoming a Lawyer?
If that still surprises you, you’re not alone. But Kim’s been at this since 2018. And during that time, she wasn’t exactly taking it slow—balancing legal studies with running businesses, filming TV shows, producing documentaries, and raising four kids. It’s not your average law school story, but then again, nothing about Kim’s life has ever been average.
What makes this achievement even more impressive is how rare it is. Most folks don’t even attempt the Law Office Study Program. It’s tough, it’s time-consuming, and it doesn’t come with the built-in structure that traditional law schools offer. Still, Kim logged over 5,000 hours of legal work between 2018 and 2024. That’s dedication.
Meet Kim Kardashian’s Legal Dream Team
To get through it, she worked closely with a team of mentors, like attorneys Jessica Jackson and Erin Haney, both big names in the criminal justice reform space. CNN commentator and legal advocate Van Jones also played a guiding role early on. With their help, Kim Kardashian studied everything from criminal procedure to contracts—stuff that’s usually taught by professors in packed lecture halls.
But her road wasn’t smooth. One of the biggest hurdles? The infamous “baby bar” exam, which all California law readers have to pass after their first year. Kim failed it three times before finally passing in 2021. That moment alone showed a level of grit that most people didn’t expect from her. Then, in March 2025, she passed the MPRE (Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam), which is another key box to tick before taking the bar.
A Backyard Graduation, Kardashian-Style
On May 21, 2025, Kim Kardashian celebrated her graduation with a backyard ceremony that was equal parts cozy and meaningful. Her kids, sisters Khloé and Kourtney, close friends, and legal mentors were all there. But it wasn’t just a flashy Kardashian affair, there were heartfelt details everywhere.
Think handwritten flashcards turned into placemats, and her kids wearing outfits inspired by their late grandfather, Robert Kardashian Sr., the famed attorney who helped defend O.J. Simpson. It was a full-circle moment, with Kim Kardashian stepping into the legal world her father once thrived in.
From Viral Advocacy to the Bar
So what sparked all this legal ambition? It all started back in 2018 when Kim Kardashian came across the story of Alice Marie Johnson—a woman serving life for a nonviolent drug offense. Kim helped secure her release, even working with then-President Donald Trump to make it happen. That experience changed something in her. Advocacy turned into action, and soon she was neck-deep in legal studies.
Since then, she’s thrown herself into the world of criminal justice reform. She co-produced The Justice Project on Oxygen, took on cases involving wrongful convictions, and hasn’t been shy about using her platform to push for real policy change.
And now, she’s blending her media savvy with her legal know-how. Kim is set to star in Hulu’s upcoming legal drama All’s Fair, playing, you guessed it, a sharp, high-powered attorney. It’s entertainment, sure, but it’s also another way to shine a light on issues she cares about.
What’s Next?
With the Law Office Study Program behind her and the MPRE checked off the list, Kim is now officially eligible to take the California Bar Exam. It’s no joke, California’s bar has one of the lowest pass rates in the country. But given everything she’s already pushed through, passing the bar wouldn’t exactly be out of character.
Final Thoughts
Kim Kardashian’s legal journey isn’t just about getting a license to practice law, it’s about breaking stereotypes, showing up for causes she believes in, and proving that change can come from unexpected places.
Love her or not, you’ve got to admit, she’s gone way beyond the reality star label. And if she keeps going the way she has been, we might soon be calling her “Attorney Kardashian” for real.
