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Cosmopolitan
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Kim Kardashian Graduates Law School — See the Photos
Congratulations are in order for Kim Kardashian. The reality star and business mogul can soon add 'attorney' to her resumé, as she has just attained her law degree. The Skims founder shared the news to her Instagram, where she posted clips from the intimate Wednesday afternoon ceremony. 'I finally graduated law school after 6 years!!!' Kardashian wrote over a video shared by her sister Khloé. For the event, the American Horror Story star wore a gray turtleneck sweater and a darker, slate-colored miniskirt with a belt that she tied in a bow in the front. To complete her look, Kardashian added some black tights and white pumps. All the neutrals paired well with the her blush graduation robe. At the ceremony, her legal mentor stated that Kardashian had studied '18 hours a week, 48 weeks a year for six straight years.' 'I wanna thank, I mean, all of you guys have been on this journey with me,' Kardashian said to the group of attendees, which included her sister Khloé, friend (and CNN political correspondent) Van Jones, and more. 'It did start with Van and I. Well, it started with a Twitter video that I saw, that popped up, and I just was dumbfounded.' The video in question was about Alice Marie Johnson, a grandmother who had been given a life sentence for a non-violent drug offense nearly two decades prior. When Kardashian learned of Johnson's story, she lobbied for her during a meeting with Donald Trump in 2018, and ultimately, the sentence was commuted. Then, Kardashian decided she wanted to do more to advocate for others, so she began a four-year apprenticeship with a law firm in San Francisco that same year. In 2019, the Kardashians star told Vogue, 'It's never one person who gets things done; it's always a collective of people, and I've always known my role, but I just felt like I wanted to be able to fight for people who have paid their dues to society. I just felt like the system could be so different, and I wanted to fight to fix it, and if I knew more, I could do more.' In California, there is an option to pass the bar through a process called 'reading the law,' which involves apprenticing with a practicing lawyer or judge. Kardashian took this option, so she never had to attend an actual law school. The mother of four took the 'baby bar' exam a total of three times over the past four years before passing it, and she reportedly took the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) this past March. Now, she just needs to pass the bar exam. It's really perfect timing, as her new legal drama, All's Fair, comes out this fall. Coincidence?
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Is Kim Kardashian a Lawyer Now? What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Kim Kardashian, the reality TV star and business mogul, has celebrated "finally" finishing her Law Office Study Program with her friends and family. But does this mean she is a lawyer now? Why It Matters Kardashian first began pursuing a nontraditional legal path in 2019. She has worked on criminal justice reform and clemency cases and has become a prominent advocate for prison reform. She has pushed for the release of nonviolent offenders and also met with Gypsy Rose Blanchard in prison, as well as Lyle and Erik Menendez, for whom she called for an early release from their life sentences. Kim Kardashian exits a trial at the Palais de Justice in Paris on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian exits a trial at the Palais de Justice in Paris on May 13, 2025. Edward Berthelot/GC Images What To Know Kardashian is not yet a lawyer. But she is a step closer. The 44-year-old shared that she has graduated from her four-year Law Office Study Program. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other work commitments, it took her six years rather than four years to earn and complete it. Kardashian is a mother to four children and owns multiple businesses, including Skims. People confirmed that Kardashian has taken her Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), a test required for bar admission in several U.S. jurisdictions. She previously passed the California First-Year Law Students' Exam, which is also known as the "baby bar," on her fourth attempt in 2021. In order to become a licensed lawyer, Kardashian would need to pass the notoriously difficult California bar exam. Kardashian marked the milestone with a private celebration at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She shared a clip of herself donning a graduation cap, with the text overlay "I finally graduated law school after 6 years!!!" Jessica Jackson, a lawyer who has mentored Kardashian in the program, attended the celebration. She said Kardashian's journey was "one of the most inspiring legal journeys we've ever seen." Jackson said that Kardashian spent "18 hours a week, 48 weeks a year for six straight years" on the program. Under California law, students can study under a lawyer or a judge as an alternative to law school. The celebration had many details alluding to Kardashian's studies: her flashcards were used to create placemats, and she had latte art in the shape of graduation caps. Her son, Psalm West, wore a suit inspired by Kardashian's late father, Robert Kardashian, a successful attorney. Her daughter, Chicago West, wore a suit inspired by an outfit Kim Kardashian wore when she hosted a marketing talk at Harvard Business School. What People Are Saying Jessica Jackson, a lawyer who mentored Kim Kardashian in the program, said in a video shared on Instagram: "Six years ago, Kim Kardashian walked into this program with nothing but a fierce desire to fight for law school lectures, no ivory tower shortcuts, just determination. And a mountain of case law books to read." What Happens Next Kardashian may go on to take the bar exam in due course.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is Kim Kardashian a lawyer now? What her ‘graduation' and ‘baby bars' mean for her career
Kim Kardashian has taken a major step forward in her quest to become a lawyer. Kardashian, 44, didn't do a traditional law school stint, opting instead to study under a lawyer in a workaround offered in California. She enlisted in an apprenticeship program with a San Francisco law firm in 2018, according to multiple reports. Now, she's celebrating the completion of that program. Los Angeles-based criminal defense attorney Shaheen Manshoory explained toThe Independent that Kardashian's program is known as the Law Office Study Program, which in California requires a minimum commitment of four years. 'However, in her case, she has participated in this apprenticeship program for six years, likely because she struggled to pass what is called the 'baby bar,'' Manshoory shared. Kardashian took the 'baby bar,' or first-year exam, three times before passing on her fourth try in 2021. 'It's not an easy test,' Manshoory added. Those required to take the 'baby bar' attend non-accredited law schools or are enrolled in the Law Office Study Program. That exam differs from the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), which is required in California and tests the ethical component of legal practice, and from the traditional bar exam, which Kardashian is now eligible to take since she passed the 'baby bar' and MPRE. 'The fundamental difference between the two exams is that the baby bar only tests three areas of law covered in your first year of law school; whereas, the state bar examination tests fourteen areas of law,' Manshoory explained. Kardashian will face her biggest educational test yet in sitting the California state bar, which Manshoory says is 'known as one of the most challenging bar exams in the country.' The Skims founder marked the completion of her program with a small private ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She shared multiple photos and videos from the event on her Instagram Stories, including a snap of her in a graduation cap. Jessica Jackson, the lawyer who mentored her, said Kardashian spent '18 hours a week, 48 weeks a year for six straight years' on the program. Jackson called Kardashian's 'one of the most inspiring legal journeys we've ever seen.' 'Six years ago, Kim Kardashian walked into this program with nothing but a fierce desire to fight for justice,' Jackson said in a speech shared on Instagram. 'No law school lectures, no ivory tower shortcuts, just determination. And a mountain of case law books to read.' Among those celebrating Kardashian's accomplishment was Ivanka Trump, who congratulated her friend in an Instagram Story. 'Congratulations Kim! You did it! My favorite law school graduate!' Trump captioned the picture of Kardashian donning her grad cap.
NBC News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Kim Kardashian graduates law program after 6 years
Kim Kardashian announced she has completed her law program on Wednesday after 6 years of legal studies. Khloe Kardashian shared photos of her sister's private ceremony on her Instagram stories. The ceremony featured speeches from Kim's mentors, CNN political commentator Van Jones, and the graduate herself. "All of you guys have been on this journey with me," Kim Kardashian said in her speech. "It did start with Van and I." The reality television star said she was "dumbfounded" by the state of the legal system when she first began this journey years ago. Kim Kardashian began her legal studies in 2019, telling Vogue magazine her passion for prison reform inspired her decision to pursue legal education. Although the entertainment mogul never obtained an undergraduate degree, California's " reading law" process allows future lawyers to participate in apprentice-style learning under a licensed attorney instead of attending a formal law school. In March, E! News reported that the 44-year-old took the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), a requirement for admission to the California bar. "Six years ago, Kim Kardashian walked into this program with nothing but a fierce desire to fight for justice," attorney Jessica Jackson, one of Kim Kardashian's mentors throughout her studies, said at the Wednesday ceremony. "No law school lectures, no ivory tower shortcuts, just determination and a mountain of case log books to read.' Jackson said the SKIMS founder studied for 18 hours a week, 48 weeks a year, for 6 years, totaling more than 5,000 hours of legal study. "That's time she carved out raising 4 children, running businesses, filming television shows, and showing up in courtrooms to advocate for others," Jackson said. Jones also spoke at the intimate commencement, acknowledging that Kim Kardashian embarked on her studies during a difficult time, "when it wasn't trendy, when it wasn't cool." Kim Kardashian celebrated the accomplishment alongside several of her children, sisters Khloe Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian Baker, and various friends at the luncheon, complete with placemats of her flashcards. She also shared a photo on her Instagram stories of Robert Kardashian, her late father and famed lawyer known for representing O.J. Simpson. "This is years and years in the making, I'm so proud of her," Khloe Kardashian said of her older sister in a video posted to Instagram stories. "This was really inspiring and motivating."
India Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kim Kardashian completes law studies without attending college
Kim Kardashian has officially completed her law studies without attending a traditional college. The reality TV star-turned aspiring lawyer announced the milestone on Instagram, celebrating the end of a demanding six-year journey during which she juggled her academics with motherhood, running multiple businesses, and life in the graduation ceremony was a heartfelt surprise, reportedly arranged by Kim's family and mentors, and held in a private setting with close friends and loved ones in attendance. Kim gave an emotional speech, reflecting on her non-traditional path to becoming a lawyer. 'You've all been part of this journey with me,' she said, acknowledging the support she's received since first sharing her legal of attending traditional law school, Kim chose to join California's Law Office Study Program, an alternative route that lets aspiring lawyers 'read the law' while apprenticing under a practising attorney. This approach, which is only recognised in four US states: California, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, requires participants to complete a four-year apprenticeship at a law firm, dedicating a minimum of 18 hours per week, with at least five of those hours spent under direct supervision. Here's a look at Kim's Instagram story: Throughout the program, monthly exams and semi-annual progress reports are required. One of Kim's mentors described her dedication as 'the most inspiring' they have ever seen, highlighting that she had completed over 5,000 hours of legal studies."She managed all of this while raising four children, managing her businesses, filming TV shows, and appearing in courtrooms to advocate for others,' they had successfully passed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), a required step before taking the California Bar exam. Her next goal is to pass the bar, which would officially license her to practice law in the state. What sparked her legal journey was a video she came across on social media that left her feeling 'dumbfounded.' Reflecting on that moment, she shared, 'I realised the system could be so much different, and I wanted to fight to change it.'Kim Kardashian recently featured in Ryan Murphy's legal drama, 'All's Fair', which premiered on Hulu in Watch
