Back in May, we learned that Kim Kardashian had finally graduated from “law school,” perhaps better known as the California legal apprenticeship program she started about six years ago when she announced that she was studying to become a lawyer without going to law school. For most law students, the next step after graduation is taking the bar exam — but would Kim be submitting herself to this lawyerly hazing event alongside other 2025 law school graduates?
Yes!
In 2021, Kardashian let the world know that she’d finally passed the baby bar exam after three prior failures. We know that she reportedly took the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) in March, and thanks to TMZ, it’s now been confirmed that Kardashian took the California bar exam in July. But how could a celebrity take the exam without being recognized? TMZ has some thoughts on that:
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The test is administered at a large convention center, but we’re almost certain she did not take it with the masses … otherwise, the word would be out. During COVID, provisions were made for proctors, who could administer the exam more privately, so it seems that’s what went down with Kim.
California has long been known for having one of the most difficult bar exams in the country, so we wish Kardashian the very best of luck. She’ll be playing a lawyer this fall in Hulu’s legal drama All’s Fair, and hopefully, she’ll soon be able to play a lawyer in real life. Test results are slated to be released on November 7. Cross your fingers for the future Kim Kardashian, Esq.!
Kim Kardashian Steppin’ Up to the Bar … Anxiously Awaiting Results [TMZ]
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