Kim Kardashian Now In The Waiting Phase As Law Dream Looms

Kim Kardashian's fate as a lawyer will be decided in November.

The "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" alum reportedly took the California bar exam in July and is awaiting the results alongside other anxious examinees. The exam marks the final step in the reality TV star's efforts to become a lawyer like her late father.

Kim Kardashian is the second daughter born to her mother, Kris Jenner, and her first husband, Robert Kardashian Sr. The latter was an attorney and businessman best known for defending the late O. J. Simpson during the infamous 1995 murder trial.

According to new reports, Kim took the California bar exam in late July but presumably did not join other aspiring lawyers for the test. The exam typically took place at a large convention center; however, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the implementation of a new system.

During the quarantine period, provisions were made for proctors to administer the exam more privately, a system Kim probably used due to her celebrity status. Nonetheless, taking the exam privately did not make it easier for the entertainer.

The California bar exam features five one-hour essay questions, one 90-minute performance test, and 200 multiple-choice questions. It takes two days to complete the grueling tests, which are widely regarded as one of the most challenging exams in the nation, according to TMZ.

The California bar exam was highly challenging, having a passage rate of 53.8% for last July's applicants. Given the difficulty of the tests, people typically buried themselves in their studies in the months leading up to the exam, but Kim had a busy schedule.

The socialite reportedly traveled, shot a TV show, and attended Jeff Bezos's wedding in June. Her busy schedule hasn't ended; Kim is currently in Venice, Italy, where she received an award for her work in criminal justice.

Before becoming eligible for the California bar exam, Kim had to pass the baby bar exam because she did not attend law school. She aced the tests on her fourth attempt and spent six years working on her apprenticeship program, which concluded on May 21, 2025.

Kim's fate as a lawyer shall be decided on November 7, when she and other examinees get their results. The State Bar would publicize the results at 6 PM on November 9. The update in the TV personality's law dreams came months after she celebrated the end of her apprenticeship.

The Blast covered the story, reporting that fans hailed Kim as an "icon" for getting through her apprenticeship program. As stated, she did not go to law school but completed her legal education through California's "reading the law" apprenticeship program.

Kim marked the achievement with a backyard celebration, inviting family and friends for a law-themed brunch. She posted pictures from the event on Instagram, capturing her rocking a gray turtleneck, a matching skirt, and a graduation cap with a "2025" logo on the tassels.

Kim announced her decision to become a lawyer in 2019, revealing she had decided to begin a four-year apprenticeship with a law firm in San Francisco the previous summer. Her initial goal was to take the baby bar exam in 2022 before pushing for the State Bar.

A source told PEOPLE that Kim was aware of the public's negative reactions to her law dreams; however, she was confident she would prove them wrong. They stressed that Kim had what it took to become a lawyer, hailing her "fantastic memory" and strong sense of justice.

The reality TV star's attorney, Mike Kump, echoed similar sentiments, claiming Kim had "perfect instincts" and "great judgment." He noted she was well-informed about various topics such as religion, politics, and law, and could hold her own in any conversation.

Kim has undoubtedly proven that she has what it takes to become an attorney, with her efforts earning her an award for her prison reform advocacy. On Thursday, August 28, she was honored at Diane von Furstenberg's DVF Awards.

Variety reported that Chris Young, the man she helped free from a life sentence in prison, presented the award to her. Kim also addressed the ongoing ICE raids while speaking to reporters before receiving the honor.

The entertainer bashed the raids, stressing that criminals were not the only targets, as good people had become victims of the mass deportation. "So many people that are such a part of our country are getting affected. People I know. People my friends know," Kim lamented.

Will Kim Kardashian be among the successful examinees of the State Bar come November?