Kim Kardashian Teases Becoming a ‘Qualified Lawyer’ in Just Two Weeks
On October 24, 2025, reality TV icon and business mogul Kim Kardashian, 45, dropped a major update on her long-pursued legal ambitions during an appearance on BBC’s The Graham Norton Show. While chatting about her upcoming Hulu legal drama All’s Fair (premiering November 4), where she stars as divorce attorney Allura Grant alongside Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close, Kardashian revealed that she’s on the cusp of qualifying to practice law in California. “I will be qualified in two weeks. I hope to practice law,” she excitedly shared, adding that she envisions ditching her celebrity persona entirely in about a decade to become a full-time trial lawyer: “Maybe in 10 years, I think I’ll give up being Kim K and be a trial lawyer.”
This bombshell comes after years of grueling self-study and advocacy work, inspired by her late father, Robert Kardashian, a renowned attorney who defended O.J. Simpson in the 1995 trial. Kardashian’s unconventional path—bypassing traditional law school—has been a mix of triumphs, setbacks, and viral social media updates.
Her Journey to the Bar: A Timeline of Milestones
Kardashian’s legal saga began in 2018 with her high-profile push for criminal justice reform, including successfully lobbying then-President Donald Trump to commute Alice Marie Johnson’s life sentence for a nonviolent drug offense. Here’s a quick recap of her key steps:
| Milestone | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Announces Legal Ambitions | April 2019 | In a Vogue cover story, Kardashian declares plans to become a lawyer by 2022 via California’s Law Office Study Program (apprenticeship under mentors). |
| Passes “Baby Bar” | November 2021 | Clears the First-Year Law Students’ Exam on her fourth try after three failures; celebrates on X (formerly Twitter): “OMFGGGG I PASSED THE BABY BAR EXAM!!!!” |
| Takes MPRE | March 2025 | Passes the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam, a ethics test required for bar admission. |
| Completes Apprenticeship | May 21, 2025 | Graduates from her six-year (delayed by COVID and work) program after 5,184 hours of study; mentors praise her as an “inspiring” advocate. |
| Sits for Full Bar Exam | July 2025 | Takes California’s notoriously tough two-day bar exam (administered privately due to her status); results due November 7, 2025. |
California’s apprenticeship route, a rare alternative to law school (only about 0.5% of applicants use it), requires four years of supervised study plus passing the “baby bar,” MPRE, and full bar exam. Kardashian’s mentors, like Jessica Jackson (now Trump’s “Pardon Czar”), highlighted her dedication amid raising four kids (North, Saint, Chicago, Psalm) and running SKIMS.
What’s Next? From TV Lawyer to Real-Life Litigator
If results confirm a pass on November 7, Kardashian will be sworn in as a barred attorney—eligible to practice in California courts. She’s already teased focusing on trial work, building on her reform efforts (e.g., aiding the Menendez brothers’ resentencing bid). Her All’s Fair role? Perfect timing for “method acting” as a high-powered litigator.
Public Buzz and Skepticism
Fans and critics alike lit up social media:
- Supporters hailed her grit: “From reality TV to real reform—iconic!” (echoing Van Jones’ shout-out at her graduation).
- Detractors questioned the celeb shortcut, but Kardashian’s clapped back before: “It was my only option… harder than traditional law school.”
This could mark a pivot for the SKIMS billionaire, blending her worlds of entertainment and activism. Will she swap selfies for subpoenas? We’ll know soon—mark your calendars for November 7. For the full Graham Norton interview, tune into BBC One or catch clips on YouTube.