Kim Kardashian has revealed the emotional toll of preparing for the California bar exam, sharing that she broke down in tears while studying, only to later learn she had not passed.
In a video posted to Instagram over the weekend, the reality star described the intense pressure of balancing study with her role as a mother of four.
“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,” Kardashian said, describing the mental strain that left her feeling close to burnout. She detailed spending four months exclusively focused on preparing for the exam, cancelling work commitments, and sending her children on vacation to concentrate fully.
The 45-year-old also noted physical challenges, including back issues requiring a brace during study sessions. “A part of me wants to stop. I just feel [like] my brain’s gonna explode,” she added.
Despite the disappointment of not passing the test on November 7th, Kardashian said she remains committed to her goal. “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,” she told her 354 million Instagram followers.
The post offered fans a candid view into the final weeks of her preparation, documenting both the highs and lows of the journey.
Kardashian has been open about her pursuit of a legal career, previously advocating for prison reform and completing a four-year legal apprenticeship as part of her preparation for the bar exam.
