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Should she have stuck with business and not law?
Kim Kardashian becoming a lawyer might not seem credible to many. From her infamous sex tape to her rise as a global fashion mogul through Skims, and now to the pursuit of a legal career, Kim’s journey seems almost unbelievable. Yet it also captures the essence of the American Dream: if you put your mind to something, no matter your past, you can reinvent yourself and succeed. Her story, filled with reinvention and resilience, continues to challenge public perception about fame, power, and ambition.
Kim recently revealed that her bar exam results are due in two weeks, marking nearly six years of preparation under California’s apprenticeship path. Unlike most aspiring lawyers who follow the traditional route of attending law school, Kim chose a less conventional journey; one that required self-discipline, mentorship, and commitment.
California’s unique apprenticeship program allows individuals to study under licensed attorneys instead of attending an accredited law school. Since beginning her studies in 2018, Kim has logged roughly 5,000 hours of legal work, passed the “baby bar” examination, and cleared the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE). If she passes the California bar, she will officially be licensed to practice law, adding an unexpected but legitimate credential to her already expansive career portfolio.
This development, however, has sparked mixed reactions. Many question whether Kim Kardashian can be taken seriously as a lawyer. Can the same woman whose name became synonymous with reality TV and celebrity culture truly represent a client in a courtroom? Can the public, or even a jury, look past her past scandals and see her as a competent legal professional? These doubts reflect society’s lingering discomfort with transformation, particularly when it involves women who have built their fame through unconventional means.
Critics argue that her public persona and the shadow of her sex tape will forever undermine her credibility in the legal world. To them, the image of Kim Kardashian standing before a judge, defending a criminal or arguing a case, borders on absurd. In a profession defined by prestige and tradition, Kim’s entry feels like an invasion of celebrity culture into sacred professional territory. There is an expectation that a lawyer should exude seriousness, discretion, and intellect, qualities many assume she lacks due to her past and her reality TV empire.
Yet this scepticism may also expose deeper biases about who deserves to be respected in professional spaces. Kim Kardashian has built one of the most successful personal brands in modern history. Her billion-dollar empire, Skims, thrives not just on name recognition but on strategic business acumen, innovation, and her ability to persuade. Persuasion, after all, is at the heart of both marketing and law. Whether pitching products to investors or advocating for criminal justice reform, Kim has shown a consistent ability to influence and inspire.
Moreover, her interest in law is not a publicity stunt. She has long expressed admiration for her late father, Robert Kardashian, who was part of O.J. Simpson’s legal defence team in the 1990s. Kim’s activism in criminal justice reform, particularly her involvement in campaigns to free wrongly convicted individuals, has earned her praise even from sceptics. She has used her platform to raise awareness about sentencing inequality, mass incarceration, and the need for systemic reform.
If Kim passes the bar, it will be more than a personal triumph; it will be a statement about the evolution of credibility in the digital age. Fame, once seen as shallow, is now a form of capital that can be repurposed for influence and social change. Kim’s potential transition from influencer to lawyer challenges the notion that a person’s past defines their professional future. It also reflects a broader cultural shift: the merging of celebrity, activism, and serious professional work.
In the end, whether or not Kim Kardashian becomes a respected courtroom presence, she has already achieved something significant. She has redefined what reinvention looks like in America. Her journey reminds us that credibility can be earned, not just inherited, and that the power to change one’s narrative remains a cornerstone of the American Dream.
