Kim Kardashian West.Photo: Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Kim Kardashianis one step closer to becoming a lawyer.
Kardashian announced the news on Monday morning with photos of herself modeling an outfit in the mirror. “OMFGGGG I PASSED THE BABY BAR EXAM!!!! Looking in the mirror, I am really proud of the woman looking back today in the reflection,” she wrote in the caption.
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“For anyone who doesn’t know my law school journey, know this wasn’t easy or handed to me,” the mom of four added. “I failed this exam 3 times in 2 years, but I got back up each time and studied harder and tried again until I did it!!! (I did have COVID on the 3rd try w a 104 fever but I’m not making excuses).”
The SKIMS mogul also thanked CNN’sVan Jonesand others in the law community who have helped motivate her along the way, before musing on her late fatherRobert Kardashian Sr., who became famous for representing his friendO.J. Simpsoninhis 1995 murder trial.
“I know my dad would be so proud and he would actually be so shocked to know that this is my path now but he would have been my best study partner,” she wrote. “I am told he was notorious for making fun of people who didn’t pass on their first attempt like he did, but he would have been my biggest cheerleader!
The reality starrevealed her plans to become a lawyertoVoguein 2019, as she began a four-year apprenticeship with a law firm in San Francisco, with the goal of taking the bar in 2022.
Kardashian, who has been outspoken about her passion forcriminal justice and prison reform, previously opened up inWSJ. Magazine’s November issue aboutwhat she hopes to do with her degree, regardless of the timeline.
“Hopefully one day I can start a law firm where we can help people pro bono and hire people who were formerly incarcerated,” she said.
source: people.com
