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Kim Kardashian is reportedly stepping away from her pursuit of passing the California Bar exam following a recent failed attempt.
Sources say the reality star, 45, chose not to sit for the February exam and is not expected to take the test again in July, according to TMZ.
The exam is administered twice annually, but insiders claim Kardashian will delay any future attempt until at least 2027 as she reassesses her next move.
A representative for Kardashian did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The entrepreneur has only attempted the official California Bar exam once, though her journey has included multiple tries at the state's "baby bar" exam, which she ultimately passed in 2021 after three unsuccessful attempts.
Kardashian publicly acknowledged her most recent setback last November after failing the July 2025 exam.
"Well... I'm not a lawyer yet," she shared on Instagram at the time. "I just play a very well-dressed one on TV."
"Six years into this law journey, and I'm still all in until I pass the bar. No shortcuts, no giving up — just more studying and even more determination."
Her decision to pause does not come as a surprise to those who have followed her progress closely.
In a previous interview, Kardashian admitted the disappointment affected her confidence.
"I didn't feel good about it," she said. "I was really uncomfortable and not confident for a while."
She explained that she chose to address the results publicly before they circulated online, preferring to control the narrative surrounding her performance.
Kardashian has also spoken candidly about the intense preparation required for the exam, describing the process as physically and mentally exhausting.
During an episode of her family's reality series, she became emotional while discussing the strain.
"I'm absolutely going to cry because it's exhausting," she said, noting that she felt she had hit a wall during her studies.
Despite the pause, Kardashian has consistently framed her legal ambitions as long-term, rooted in both personal inspiration and her interest in criminal justice reform, and remains committed to achieving goals.
