Kim Kardashian has officially graduated from law school after six years of study, marking the milestone with an intimate backyard commencement ceremony in Beverly Hills.
The reality star shared the news on Wednesday, May 21, posting congratulatory messages from friends, including a shoutout from US First Daughter Ivanka Trump. The 44-year-old Skims founder also posted Instagram stories highlighting praise from her mentors, who applauded her completion of the rigorous four-year legal apprenticeship.

“All of you have been on this journey with me,” the mom of four said, speaking from a podium during the celebration.
Kardashian first publicly announced her legal ambitions and commitment to criminal justice reform in 2019. Unlike traditional law students, she bypassed college and law school, instead enrolling in a California legal apprenticeship program. This path allows candidates to qualify for the bar exam under the supervision of a licensed attorney.

“Six years ago, Kim Kardashian walked into this program with nothing but a fierce desire to fight for justice,” her mentor, attorney Jessica Jackson, said in a video shared by Kim.
“No law school lectures, no ivory tower shortcuts—just determination and a mountain of casebooks to read,” Jackson added. She noted Kardashian’s dedication, studying “18 hours a week, 48 weeks a year, for six straight years.”

“That’s a total of 5,184 hours of legal study — all while raising four children, managing businesses, filming TV shows, and advocating in courtrooms.”

Kim passed California’s First-Year Law Students’ Examination, known as the “baby bar,” on her fourth attempt in December 2021. She still needs to pass the full Bar Exam to officially practice law in California.