Kardashian Plans Bar Exam Retake in 2027
Kim Kardashian gave an update on her plans to retake the California bar exam after failing it in November 2025.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Celebrities
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Kim Kardashian said she will retake the California bar exam after not passing it in November 2025. She made the announcement at the All's Fair season two premiere in New York City on November 2, 2026.
Why it matters
Kardashian has pursued a legal career since 2019, and she said her near-miss on the exam is motivating her to keep going. Her timeline shows the exam process can take multiple attempts.
Kardashian passed the baby bar exam in 2021 after four attempts and took the California bar in July 2025 without passing. She has said she will not retake the exam until at least 2027.
The players
Kim Kardashian
A reality television personality and entrepreneur who has publicly pursued a law career since 2019.
Sarah Paulson
An American actress who co-stars with Kardashian on All's Fair and praised her legal ambitions.
The details
Kardashian gave the update at the All's Fair season two premiere in New York City, telling People she would retake the bar when the moment is right. Co-star Sarah Paulson said Kardashian will be a great lawyer, and a source told Page Six she is working nonstop as a single mom.
Timeline
2019: Kardashian began pursuing a legal career.
2021: Kardashian passed the baby bar exam after four attempts.
July 2025: Kardashian took the California bar exam.
November 2025: Kardashian learned she did not pass.
November 2, 2026: Kardashian gave the update at the All's Fair premiere.
Industry Dynamics
Kardashian's public path to the California bar fits a broader pattern in which celebrities pursue professional credentials alongside entertainment careers. Her multiple attempts echo the difficulty the California State Bar's exam has long presented to first-time takers.
Viewers can follow Kardashian's bar journey through her public appearances and the All's Fair series, which is currently airing its second season. Her public updates offer a way to track her progress without any change to how the show is accessed.
The takeaway
Passing a high-stakes professional exam often takes more than one try, and Kardashian's public timeline shows persistence can be part of the process. Readers pursuing a demanding credential can plan for multiple attempts and set realistic timelines.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by InStyle.
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