Is Kim Kardashian A Lawyer?
Kim Kardashian stated in Vogue’s May issue that, after 12 years of starring on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and various spinoffs, she has a new aspiration: to become an attorney. Kardashian states she was inspired after she triumphantly convinced President Trump to reduce the prison sentence of Alice Marie Johnson, a grandmother serving life in prison without parole for a drug crime.
Kim K’s Path To Legal Career
Kardashian said, “The White House called me to advise to help change the system of clemency, and I’m sitting in the Roosevelt Room with, like, a judge who had sentenced criminals and a lot of really powerful people, and I just sat there, like, Oh, snap. I need to know more.”
Since Kardashian did not graduate from college, she cannot attend law school to become a lawyer. However, there is another pathway available to hopeful California lawyers: an apprenticeship.
What Most Of The Media And The Public Don’t Know About Kim Kardashian
She has been working with activist Van Jones and attorney Jessica Jackson, co-founders of #cut50, a nationwide, bipartisan advocacy group focused on criminal justice reform, for several months. During this time, she has toured prisons, petitioned governors, and frequented meetings at the White House.
Additionally, she made an extraordinary decision, which she acknowledged would shock people: to begin a four-year law apprenticeship, with the intention of taking the bar exam in 2022.
In addition to the costs saved during law school, Kim is also saving time and money in the law school application process. The cost of taking the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is $190, and registering for the Credential Assembly Service, which is required for most law schools, costs an additional $195. Furthermore, the law school report from CAS costs $45 for each school. LSAT preparation can be even more expensive, with prep courses often costing thousands of dollars. Students typically spend several months preparing to improve their scores for admission to top law schools.
To Become A Lawyer, For Four Years, Kardashian Must:
- Study at least 18 hours per week for 48 weeks to receive credit for one year of legal studies. She must complete at least four years of legal studies at a law firm or Judge’s Chambers before she can take the California Bar exam.
- Personally shadow “mentor attorneys” for four years.
- Present reports every six months summarizing her studies.
- After completing one year of legal education, she must successfully pass the First-Year Law Students’ Examination (FYLSX), also known as “The Baby Bar.” The exam includes questions about contracts, criminal law, and torts.
- Pass the California bar exam, which has one of the lowest pass rates in the country.
- Apply for Determination of Moral Character, plus pass a criminal background check. Factors such as prior felonies can negatively impact the moral character evaluation.
- Pass the Multi-state Professional Responsibility Exam, which tests her knowledge of attorney ethics, including professional conduct.
Other states where you can become a licensed lawyer without attending law school include Vermont, Washington, and Virginia.
Did You Know?
Before judging her, remember that Abraham Lincoln, John Adams, and John Marshall (the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court) did not attend law school.
Do you think Kim Kardashian will succeed in becoming a lawyer or will her celebrity life take precedence?
