Q: How many times did Kim fail the bar?
A: Two times. Public records and Kim Kardashian’s own statements confirm she failed the California "baby bar" exam (First-Year Law Students' Examination or FYLSX) three times before passing on her fourth attempt. She has not yet taken the full California Bar Exam, as she is still completing her required supervised law study hours through California's Law Office Study Program (LOP).
Q: What is the "baby bar" and why did she take it?
A: The First-Year Law Students' Exam (commonly called the "baby bar") is a mandatory one-day test for certain law students in California who are not attending an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school. Kim is pursuing her legal education through the Law Office Study Program, an apprenticeship path. Passing the baby bar is required to receive credit for the first year of law study and to continue in the program.
Q: When did she finally pass the baby bar?
A: Kim Kardashian passed the baby bar in December 2021, after her fourth attempt. She first took it in June 2020 (failed), then in October 2020 (failed), June 2021 (failed), and finally passed in December 2021.
Q: What is her current status toward becoming a lawyer?
A: After passing the baby bar, she has continued her apprenticeship under the supervision of practicing attorneys. She must complete a total of four years of supervised study (approximately 18 hours per week) and pass the full California Bar Exam to become a licensed attorney in the state. She has not yet publicly announced a date for taking the full bar exam.
Q: What can aspiring law students learn from her experience?
A: Kim's journey highlights several key points for anyone facing a challenging professional exam:
- Resilience is Critical: Persistence in the face of repeated failure is a non-negotiable trait for success in high-stakes fields like law.
- Alternative Paths Exist: The traditional law school path isn't the only one. California's Law Office Study Program is a historic, though grueling, alternative.
- Public Scrutiny Adds Pressure: Failing publicly and persevering requires extraordinary mental fortitude, a separate challenge beyond the exam itself.
- The Goal Justifies the Struggle: Her stated motivation criminal justice reform demonstrates how a powerful "why" can fuel the perseverance needed to overcome significant setbacks.
Q: How can TheEntryPass help candidates facing tough exams like the bar?
A: At TheEntryPass, we understand that the path to passing rigorous licensing exams is rarely linear. Kim's experience underscores the universal need for strategic resilience. Our focus is on providing the mindset tools, planning frameworks, and strategic insights that help candidates navigate failure, adapt their approach, and maintain the determination required to ultimately succeed whether on the bar exam, the LSAT, or any other high-stakes gateway test.
For official information on the California Bar and Law Office Study Program, visit the State Bar of California's website.