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Kim Kardashian breaks down under bar exam pressure in emotional episode of 'The Kardashians'


The reality series captured her struggles as Kardashian got ready for the test


US media personality and actress Kim Kardashian attends the world premiere of the Hulu original series "All's Fair" at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles on October 16, 2025. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)           © AFP via Getty Images
Maria LoretoSenior Writer
DECEMBER 18, 2025 4:17 PM EST

Kim Kardashian faced one of her biggest challenges yet in the most recent episode of "The Kardashians." The reality series found Kardashian preparing for the bar exam, a test that would facilitate her dream of becoming a lawyer, a passion she's been pursuing for the majority of the past decade.

After years of mastering minimalist glamour, this look marks an evolution toward a more performative femininity.© Getty Images for Disney+
Kim Kardashian's journey into her legal studies began officially in 2018

While Kardashian revealed to her followers that she didn't pass the exam, on the most recent episode of the series, she's seen days before her exam's date, with the cameras capturing her mounting stress and pressure. 

“I’m absolutely gonna cry, cause it's f------ exhausting," said Kardashian to the cameras.

"I threw my back out, and it’s like, every time I think I get to another step, something pulls me back," she continued. "There’s all these f------ roadblocks, and I’m not a pity party kind of girl, but last night, I was like, why the f--- is this happening?"

Kardashian's studies have inspired her current TV show, "All's Fair"© Jamie McCarthy
Kardashian's studies have inspired her current TV show, "All's Fair"

Kardashian opened up about her back injury, which prevented her from moving much and affected her mental state. "I can hardly walk, I can hardly f ------ sit. I don’t know why I have all these back problems," she said. 

As she spoke with producers, Kardashian revealed that if she were to fail the test, she likely wouldn't try again. "I really want it, and if I don’t pass, I don’t think I would take it again. I wouldn’t have the time for a few years, and then I’m older and then my brain capacity is different," she said. 

Kardashian shared her bar results earlier this year

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 Earlier this year, it was revealed that Kardashian failed the bar exam, with her sharing a statement with her followers. 

"Well...I'm not a lawyer yet, I just play a very well-dressed one on TV," she wrote on her Instagram, referencing her TV show "All's Fair." "Six years into this law journey, and I'm still all in until I pass the bar."

"Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way so far. Failing short isn't failure — it's fuel. I was so close to passing the exam, and that only motivated me even more. Let's go!"

Still, despite her statements on her reality show, it appears that Kardashian is not giving up on her dream of becoming a lawyer. “On November 7th, I found out I didn’t pass the bar. It was disappointing, but it wasn’t the end," she said. "I’m going to keep studying, keep learning, and keep showing up for myself until I get there."

Kim Kardashian seen in Midtown on October 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Aeon/GC Images)© GC Images
Despite her frustration, Kardashian will be continuing her education as a lawyer

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