“Falling short isn’t failure, it’s fuel”: Kim Kardashian reflects after failing the California bar exam

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Kim Kardashian has shared the results of her California bar exam, which she took on July 29 and July 30, 2025. The Skims founder took to her official Instagram stories on Saturday, November 8, 2025, to reveal her results. “I'm not a lawyer yet,” she updated her fans on social media.

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(Image via Instagram/@kimkardashian)
“Well...I'm not a lawyer yet, I just play a very well-dressed one on TV. 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,” she joked.

The mother of four appreciated everyone who supported her in the process of achieving her dream of becoming a lawyer.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way so far.”

She added that she was so close to passing the exam; however, she would keep trying until she passed.

“Falling short isn't failure - it's fuel. I was so close to passing the exam and that only motivates me even more. Let's Go!!!!!!!!!”

More details on Kim Kardashian’s journey into the legal profession

Kim Kardashian began her journey to become a lawyer in 2018 when she became an apprentice at a law firm based in San Francisco. Three years after she started her apprenticeship, Kim announced that she had passed the First-Year Law student’s Examination on her fourth try.

Kim Kardashian tweeted on X:

“OMFGGGG I PASSED THE BABY BAR EXAM!!!! Looking in the mirror, I am really proud of the woman looking back today in the reflection. For anyone who doesn’t know my law school journey, know this wasn’t easy or handed to me.”

She continued:

“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)”

She spoke about how she was advised that her law journey would be arduous.

“In California, the way I’m studying law you need to take 2 bar exams, this was just the first one but with the harder pass rate. I was told by top lawyers that this was a close to impossible journey and harder than the traditional law school route,” she added. “But it was my only option, and it feels so so sooooo good to be here and on my way to achieving my goals.”

Kim Kardashian thanked her friends and family for supporting her. She also revealed that her dad would have been proud of her achievement.

“My dad would be so proud & he would actually be so shocked to know that this is my path now but he would’ve been my best study partner. I am told he was notorious for making fun of people who didn’t pass on their first attempt like him, but he would’ve been my best cheerleader!”

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Edited by Sohini Biswas