Kim Kardashian has opened up about a difficult moment in her ongoing academic journey, sharing a video of herself in tears while preparing for the California bar exam. She later revealed that she did not pass the test she took earlier this month.
In the Instagram video, Kardashian is seen pushing through the final phase of her studies, candidly discussing the intense physical and emotional toll the process has taken. Despite the setback, she emphasized that she remains fully committed to her long-term goal of becoming a lawyer and won’t let this result deter her from continuing her pursuit.
Inside Kim Kardashian’s Intense Journey To Prepare For The Bar Exam
In the video Kardashian shared on Instagram, she opened up about the intense pressure she felt as the exam date drew closer. She said, “I’m just so tired, and it’s like every time I feel like I’m a step ahead, something happens to try to stop me from doing this.”
She continued, “A part of me wants to stop. I just feel my brain’s gonna explode.” Kardashian explained that she dedicated four uninterrupted months to studying. “I’ve been studying for four months straight, canceled all work, don’t take any work calls, I don’t really do anything except for being a mom and studying.”
To minimize distractions, she arranged a vacation for North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm so she could focus entirely on preparation. She also revealed that she dealt with health issues during this period.
In the clip, she could be seen wearing a back brace and notes that she had “a few disc issues” while preparing.
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In the caption accompanying the post, Kardashian reflected on her journey. “I’ve shared so much of this journey with you, and this summer I documented some of the final two weeks of studying – the ups, the downs, and everything in between.”
She then added, “On November 7th, I found out I didn’t pass the bar. It was disappointing, but it wasn’t the end.” Despite the setback, Kardashian affirmed her commitment to her goal.
She concluded with, “This dream means too much to me to walk away from, so I’m going to keep studying, keep learning, and keep showing up for myself until I get there.”
Stars and Loved Ones Rally Around Kim Kardashian After Bar Exam Setback
The post quickly drew an outpouring of support from Kardashian’s friends and family. Khloé Kardashian commented, “I saw how hard you studied and how badly you want this. Keep going. We don’t give up. You got this baby.”
Rapper JT added, “You gone get it Kim.” Malika Haqq also shared her encouragement, writing, “You’re a fighter Kim. This setback is just a part of the journey. Your work ethic is inspirational. Sending you love on the way to your destiny.”
A day after receiving her results, Kardashian addressed the outcome in a separate post with her trademark humor. “Well… I’m not a lawyer yet. I just play a very well-dressed one on TV,” she wrote, referencing her role as Allura Grant in the Hulu series All’s Fair.
She continued, “Six years into this law journey, and I’m still all in until I pass the bar. No shortcuts, no giving up, just more studying and even more determination.”
Kardashian also expressed gratitude to her followers for their encouragement. “Falling short isn’t a failure. It’s fuel. I was so close to passing the exam, and that only motivates me even more. Let’s Go.”
She confirmed that she will retake the exam in February 2026 and needs a minimum score of 1390 to qualify.
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Kardashian has been pursuing her legal career through California’s apprenticeship pathway, a nontraditional route that requires four years of supervised legal study in place of attending law school. She began the program in 2019 under the guidance of attorneys Jessica Jackson and Erin Haney.
Her passion for the law emerged from her work on criminal justice reform, including her involvement in multiple clemency cases that resulted in successful releases. Kardashian has already cleared the First-Year Law Students’ Examination, and the bar exam she recently failed is the final hurdle she must pass to gain admission to the State Bar of California.
