Reality star Kim Kardashian fails California Bar Exam but remains determined to pursue goal
Hollywood personality and businesswoman Kim Kardashian has revealed that she did not pass the California Bar Exam, despite years of study and apprenticeship toward becoming a lawyer.
In an Instagram Stories post shared on November 8 2025, Kardashian wrote:
“Well… I’m not a lawyer yet, I just play a very well‑dressed one on TV… Six years into this law journey, and I’m still all‑in until I pass the bar. No shortcuts, no giving up, just more studying and even more determination.”
She also added:
“Failing short isn’t failure, it’s fuel. I was so close to passing the exam and that only motivated me even more.”
Background on her legal journey
Kardashian began her alternative route toward becoming a lawyer in 2018, entering the Law Office Study Program in California, which allows aspiring attorneys to apprentice rather than attend law school.
In 2021 she passed the “baby bar” (the First‑Year Law Students’ Examination) on her fourth attempt.
She sat for the full California Bar Exam on July 29‑30 2025.
Implications & next steps
The California Bar Exam is known for its rigorous standards and relatively low pass rate.
Although she did not succeed this round, Kardashian’s public message emphasises perseverance and a continuing commitment to the goal. She has signalled that she will keep studying and attempt the exam again.
Her journey shines a spotlight on non‑traditional routes into the legal profession, the demands of such exams, and the personal resolve required to continue despite setbacks.
What to watch
Observers will be interested in how Kardashian adapts her preparation strategy moving forward, especially considering the high‑stakes nature of the bar exam. Will the next attempt come sooner rather than later? And how will this effort integrate with her other professional roles and high‑profile business ventures?
In the meantime, Kardashian is reminding her audience that even high‑visibility figures face serious challenges, and that setbacks can become motivation.