Kim Kardashian has officially bid adieu to her academic pursuits with a resounding achievement. On May 21st, the beloved Kardashians' starlet announced her graduation from law school, capping off six arduous yet fulfilling years of legal training. To commemorate this pivotal academic milestone, she organized an intimate commencement ceremony, graced by the presence of her family and cherished friends—among them, her sister Khloe Kardashian, her children Saint West, aged 9, Chicago West, 7, Psalm West, 6, and her dear pal Van Jones. The event was thoughtfully adorned with table settings crafted from her well-worn study notes, symbolizing the sweat and tears poured into her journey.
"All of you have been my companions on this extraordinary voyage," Kim began her heartfelt speech, which was later shared on Instagram Stories. "It all began with Van and me, sparked by a Twitter video that caught my attention out of the blue," she reminisced.
The 44-year-old divulged that she was left "astounded" by the state of the legal system, prompting her to delve into criminal justice reform. This aspiration led her to enroll in a four-year apprenticeship with a prestigious San Francisco law firm in 2018 and to sit for the "baby bar" exam—a pivotal test marking the first year of study for non-accredited law students—three times before triumphantly passing it in 2021. Moreover, she successfully undertook the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) in March, a crucial stepping stone towards becoming a licensed lawyer, as reported by several sources.
Kim's legal mentor, who also addressed the graduation ceremony, praised her relentless dedication: "For six consecutive years, she studied diligently for 18 hours a week, 48 weeks a year," amounting to "an astonishing 5,184 hours of legal education." "This was time she meticulously carved out amidst raising four children, managing businesses, filming television shows, and advocating in courtrooms for the less fortunate," the mentor emphasized.
Kim's loved ones were deeply moved by her unwavering commitment to following in her late father, Robert Kardashian's, footsteps into the legal profession. "This accomplishment has been years in the making," Khloe effused in her own Instagram Story video. "It's such an incredible feat, and I'm overflowing with pride. Kim's journey is truly inspiring and motivating," she added, expressing her heartfelt joy for her sister.
However, Kim's legal odyssey is not yet at its conclusion. To practice law, she must still conquer the California Bar Exam, administered twice a year in February and July by the State Bar of California.
