Kim Kardashian fails California Bar Exam, says 'no shortcuts'
What's the story
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian (45) has revealed that she has failed the California Bar Exam. She took to Instagram Stories on Saturday (local time) to share the news, saying she's "still all in until I pass the bar." "No shortcuts, no giving up - just more studying and even more determination," she wrote. She took the exam in July 2025.
Resilience
'Falling short isn't failure but fuel'
Kardashian thanked her supporters and emphasized that falling short "isn't failure but fuel." "Well...I'm not a lawyer yet, I just play a very well-dressed one on TV." "I was so close to passing the exam, and that only motivated me even more. Let's go!" she wrote. The exam is known for its extreme difficulty. It comprises five one-hour essay questions, one 90-minute performance test, and 200 multiple-choice questions, per PEOPLE.
Legal aspirations
Kardashian's legal journey
Kardashian's legal journey began in 2018 when she started an apprenticeship with a San Francisco-based law firm. This was her alternative route to the traditional college path available in California and three other US states. Over the years, she has worked on prison reform and clemency advocacy, helping individuals like Chris Young and Alice Marie Johnson get their sentences commuted.
Milestones
Kardashian passed the baby bar in 2021
In 2021, Kardashian announced that she had passed the baby bar exam (First-Year Law Student's Examination) on her fourth attempt. "OMFGGGG I PASSED THE BABY BAR EXAM!!!!" she wrote on X. Earlier this year, she took the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) in Los Angeles, a requirement to practice law in California. She graduated from her Law Office Study Program in May after six years of study. She is currently seen in All's Fair, where she plays a lawyer.