Current Status of Kim Kardashian's Law Career
Kim Kardashian has not yet passed the bar exam and is not currently a licensed attorney. She completed a four-year law apprenticeship through the Law Office of Brad J. Cohen in California and took the bar exam in July 2021. She did not pass on her first attempt. As of the latest public reporting, she has not announced a specific date for retaking the exam, and no official filing confirms a new attempt timeline. Her legal career remains in the apprenticeship and preparation phase, with no active law license. More details on her apprenticeship path are available at Forbes.
The California bar requires candidates to complete a law study program or law school, pass the Moral Character evaluation, and pass the bar exam. Kardashian fulfilled the study requirement through a registered law office program. She registered with the State Bar of California as a law student and later as a law clerk under supervision. The California Bar's official candidate handbook outlines these requirements at California State Bar. Her status remains that of a candidate who has not yet met the passing score threshold.
Timeline and Preparation for the Next Attempt
Exam Schedule and Registration Windows
The California bar exam is offered twice a year, typically in July and October or February, depending on the state's testing calendar. Kardashian has not publicly disclosed which upcoming exam window she plans to target. Registration deadlines, character and fitness submissions, and fee payments must be completed weeks before the test date. The next available sitting will depend on when she files her application with the State Bar of California. The official application calendar is published at California State Bar.
Study Hours and Prep Course Involvement
Kardashian has reported studying for the bar exam for several months using private tutoring and structured prep materials. Her preparation included focus on the Multistate Bar Examination subjects, essay writing, and the Performance Test components. She has not disclosed exact study hours or whether she enrolled in a commercial bar prep course. Industry standards suggest candidates typically invest 400 to 600 hours of study over multiple months. Her team has not released a detailed breakdown of her current study schedule or timeline for a retake.
Factors Influencing the Decision to Retake the Bar
Professional and Business Commitments
Kardashian's primary professional focus remains on her cosmetics company SKKN BY KIM and her broader brand portfolio. Managing a beauty brand, production deals, and media appearances requires significant time, which can conflict with intensive bar preparation. She has not stated whether she plans to pause business activities to focus on a retake. The decision will likely depend on her personal schedule, business obligations, and readiness to commit to a full-time study period.
Public and Media Expectations
Public interest in Kardashian's legal journey remains high, with media coverage often framing her bar attempt as a milestone. She has spoken about the challenge of balancing public expectations with the demands of studying for a professional licensing exam. No official statement from her legal team or representatives has confirmed a specific retake date. Updates, if any, would likely come through her official social media channels or public appearances rather than through a formal press release.