Kim Kardashian broke down in tears while studying for the California bar exam — only to fail it.
“I’m just so tired, and it’s like every time I feel like I’m a step ahead, something happens to try to stop me from doing this,” the reality star said in a clip shared via Instagram over the weekend.
“A part of me wants to stop. I just feel [like] my brain’s gonna explode.”
The video detailed how she prepared for the licensing test — which determines whether someone is qualified to practice law in that specific state or territory — two weeks before she took it.
“I’ve been studying for four months straight, canceled all work, don’t take any work calls, I don’t really do anything except for being a mom and studying,” she said, referring to her and ex-husband Kanye West’s four kids: North, 12, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6.
Kardashian noted that while she was in the “home stretch” two weeks before the test, she sent her kids on a “great vacation” so she could focus.
The “Kardashians” star also shared that she had “a few disc issues” with her back and had to rock a back brace to help the pain.
“I’ve shared so much of this journey with you, and this summer I documented some of the final two weeks of studying – the ups, the downs, and everything in between,” she captioned the post.
“On November 7th, I found out I didn’t pass the bar. It was disappointing, but it wasn’t the end,” Kardashian added.
“This dream means too much to me to walk away from, so I’m going to keep studying, keep learning, and keep showing up for myself until I get there.”
In the comments section of the post, Kim received support from her sister Khloé Kardashian, who wrote that she was “so so so proud” of the “All’s Fair” actress.
“I saw how hard you studied and how badly you want this! Keep going! We don’t give up! You got this baby! ❤️,” the Good American co-founder, 41, added.
“You gone get it Kim! ❤️❤️,” added City Girls rapper JT.
“You’re a fighter Kim. This set back is just a part of the journey… Your work ethic is inspirational. Sending you love on the way to your destiny 🤍,” commented longtime pal Malika Haqq.
On Nov. 8, Kim revealed she failed the State Bar of California.
“Well… I’m not a lawyer yet. I just play a very well-dressed one on TV,” she wrote via her Instagram Stories, referring to her role as attorney Allura Grant in Hulu’s legal drama “All’s Fair.”
“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.”
She also thanked “everyone who has supported and encouraged” her along the way.
“Falling short isn’t a failure — It’s fuel,” she said. “I was so close to passing the exam and that only motivates me even more. Let’s Go!!!!!”
Kim will be able to retake the California bar exam in February 2026. She needs a score of at least 1390 to pass.
