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Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Terry Prone: Average-looking women must work twice as hard to be successful
Two photographs. One showing the woman holding a legal certificate. The other showing her with a red circle superimposed on her hairline as if made by a Sharpie. The first establishing that she has passed America's Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination and can move forward to becoming a lawyer like her father was. The second suggesting, without comment from her, that she's had cosmetic surgery which has left her looking younger. Looking, in fact, closer to the appearance of her daughter. You can figure that the more popular picture is not the one of Kim Kardashian celebrating her completion of the apprenticeship programme which gives her a legal qualification even though she did not graduate from college. No. It's the one with the red circle. The exciting possibility of her having 'had work done' outweighs mastering the law. Kardashian has never been famous for achieving stuff, enthusiastic and proud as she may be over getting through this programme, which is rare among American states, even if it took her two years longer than planned. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner. Annual €120€60 Best value Monthly €10€4 / month Unlimited access. Subscriber content. Daily ePaper. Additional benefits.
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?
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Is Kim Kardashian a Lawyer Now? What We Know
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? 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. 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. 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." Kardashian may go on to take the bar exam in due course. Related Articles Kim Kardashian: 'I Absolutely Did Think I Was Gonna Die'How Much Are Kim Kardashian's Met Gala Necklaces Worth? What We Know2025 Met Gala: Kamala Harris Joins Stars For Fashion's Biggest Night But Skips Red CarpetKardashian Crumbl Cookie Flavors: Last Day To Get Limited-Edition Treats 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
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.
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."
