Q: Did Kim Kardashian write the LSAT?
A: No, Kim Kardashian did not take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). She is becoming a lawyer through California's Law Office Study Program (LOSP), an apprenticeship path that does not require a law degree or the LSAT.
Q: How can she become a lawyer without taking the LSAT or going to law school?
A: California, along with Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, allows an alternative path to the bar called "reading the law." Kardashian is enrolled in California's formal Law Office Study Program. This requires:
- Four years of supervised study (at least 18 hours per week) under a qualified attorney or judge.
- Passing the First-Year Law Students' Examination ("baby bar") after the first year to advance.
- Passing the full California Bar Exam upon completion of study.
Q: What exactly is the "baby bar" and did she pass it?
A: The "baby bar" (FYLSE) is a mandatory, one-day exam for those in non-traditional law programs. It tests fundamental legal knowledge.
- Kardashian took this exam. She failed her first three attempts (June 2020, October 2020, June 2021).
- She passed on her fourth attempt in November 2021. Her perseverance through these failures was widely reported and became a significant part of her public narrative about the journey.
Q: How is her path different from the traditional law school path?
A:
| Requirement | Traditional Law School Path | Kim Kardashian's Path (LOSP) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Degree | Required (Bachelor's) | Not Required |
| Admissions Test | LSAT Required | No LSAT Required |
| Education | 3 years at an ABA-accredited law school | 4 years of supervised apprenticeship |
| Key Exams | State Bar Exam (after graduation) | Baby Bar (after 1st year) → State Bar Exam |
| Primary Cost | High tuition debt | Time and opportunity cost |
Q: Why is her path so rare and considered harder by some?
A: The apprenticeship path has a much lower bar exam pass rate than graduates from ABA-accredited law schools. It lacks the structured curriculum, peer support, and dedicated faculty of law school, placing the burden of learning entirely on the apprentice's self-discipline and their supervising attorney's guidance.
Q: What is her current status in becoming a lawyer?
A: As of the latest public reports, Kim Kardashian has completed her four-year apprenticeship and has taken the full California Bar Exam. She is currently awaiting her results. If she passes, she will be sworn in as a licensed attorney.
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