Kim Kardashian has publicly expressed her frustration after failing the California bar exam, vowing to persist in her law journey despite the setback. In a TikTok video posted on November 11, 2025, she vented about psychics who had predicted her success, calling them “pathological liars” and “full of s–t.”
The reality star first revealed her exam results on Instagram on November 8, 2025, humorously noting that while she isn’t a licensed attorney yet, she plays “a very well-dressed one on TV” in reference to her role in the series “All’s Fair.” She emphasized that after six years of studying law, she remains “all in” until she passes the bar, with “no shortcuts, no giving up—just more studying and even more determination.” Kardashian described falling short as “fuel” that motivates her, as she was “so close” to passing.
Kardashian’s path to law began in 2019 when she enrolled in California’s Law Office Study Program, an alternative to traditional law school that involves apprenticeship with practicing lawyers. She passed the First-Year Law Students’ Examination, commonly known as the “baby bar,” in 2021 after three attempts, including one where she had Covid-19 with a high fever. This achievement marked a significant milestone in her unconventional journey, which she has described as harder than the traditional route.
Her interest in law is deeply personal, inspired by her late father, Robert Kardashian Sr., a prominent attorney best known for his role in O.J. Simpson’s defense team. Beyond personal ambition, Kardashian has leveraged her fame to advocate for criminal justice reform, notably securing the commutation of Alice Marie Johnson’s life sentence for a non-violent drug offense through appeals to former President Donald Trump in 2018.
She has also supported the Menendez brothers, who are serving life sentences for murdering their parents, arguing that abuse evidence was excluded from their trial and that they were denied a fair hearing. Kardashian produced a 2020 docuseries, “The Justice Project,” to highlight cases of mass incarceration and legal injustices, using her platform to promote fairness in the system.
Recently, Kardashian graduated from her law study program and stars in “All’s Fair,” where she plays a divorce attorney, though her performance has been criticized by reviewers as stiff and unconvincing. The role keeps her connected to legal themes as she balances her entertainment career with serious professional pursuits. Additionally, she has admitted to using AI tools like ChatGPT for studying, referring to it as a “frenemy” due to inaccuracies, which adds to her innovative yet challenging approach.
Despite the exam failure, Kardashian remains resolute, stating that she will continue striving to become a licensed attorney. Her public response has sparked discussions about perseverance, the role of celebrity in advocacy, and the difficulties of juggling fame with rigorous goals. As she moves forward, her journey serves as an inspiration for overcoming setbacks and staying committed to long-term aspirations.
