Kim Kardashian reflects on 6 years of Law Office study
Kim Kardashian has done it again. The reality TV icon, business mogul, and now law school graduate has officially completed her six-year legal journey.
On Wednesday, Kim, 44, celebrated with a heartfelt ceremony surrounded by her family, friends, and a mountain of study notes. Some notes were even used as quirky table settings for the day.
'Finally!' Kim declared on Instagram, donning her graduation cap and beaming with pride. Her journey was anything but ordinary, as she didn't attend a traditional university.
Instead, she joined California's Law Office Study Program, which allows aspiring lawyers to 'read the law' under the guidance of practising attorneys.
This path is rare—even in the United States—and is only legal in four states.
Kim's motivation for studying law was that she was 'dumbfounded' by the state of the legal system. This was especially so after seeing a video about criminal justice reform, according to E News.
That moment sparked her determination to make a difference. 'All of you guys have been on this journey with me,' Kim said during her speech.
'It did start with Van [Jones] and me. Well, it started with the Twitter video that I saw that popped up.'
Her commitment was staggering; as Kim clocked 18 hours of study each week, 48 weeks a year, for six years.
That's 5,184 hours—while raising four children, running her SKIMS empire, filming reality shows, and advocating for justice in real courtrooms.
Her legal mentor, Jessica Jackson, called it 'one of the most inspiring legal journeys we've ever seen.'
'Six years ago, Kim Kardashian walked into this programme with nothing but a fierce desire to fight for justice.
No law school lectures, no ivory tower shortcuts, just determination and a mountain of case law books to read,' Jackson said at the ceremony.
The celebration was intimate but lively, as Khloé Kardashian, Kim's sister, gushed, 'This was years and years in the making.
This was just such a cool accomplishment, and I'm so proud. This was inspiring and motivating.'
Kim Kardashian has not only achieved personal success in her legal studies but has also actively driven significant change in criminal justice reform.
She famously helped to secure clemency for Alice Marie Johnson in 2018, her dedication is winning respect far beyond Hollywood.
But the journey isn't over, as Kim now faces the notoriously tough California Bar Exam, the final hurdle before she can officially practise law.
The California Bar Exam takes place twice a year, every February and July. If Kim passes the exam, she will join the ranks of practising attorneys, just like her late father, Robert Kardashian.
Kim's story is a reminder that unconventional paths can lead to extraordinary achievements.
Her dedication, resilience, and ability to juggle family, business, and study are nothing short of remarkable.
Kim Kardashian: reality star, entrepreneur, and now, a step away from becoming a lawyer.
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