Kim Kardashian to give up being Kim K in 10 years to focus on law and prison reform

For the unversed, Kardashian West had attended Pierce College in LA, but she never graduated. As per few US states, one can pass the bar by “reading the law,” apprenticing with a practicing lawyer or judge.

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Updated on May 07, 2019 | 09:48 AM IST | 3.4M

Kim Kardashian to give up being Kim K in 10 years to focus on law and prison reform

Kim Kardashian is currently pursuing her passion to become a lawyer. In the recent episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, she opened up on her four-year apprenticeship with a law firm and taking the bar in 2022. She now wants to focus on prison reform as the same is the main purpose of her life. She said, “I spend more time on this than I do anything else. It’s insane but it’s so fun to be around people that are super smart and get it and want the same thing.” She also explained how her interest in criminal law came from her dad, late Robert Kardashian. His father was a lawyer and is known for handing the O.J. Simpson 1994 murder trial.

She also said, "My dad always taught me that hard work is really important and to really commit to things. So, my goal would be in like 10 years to give up being Kim K and just focus on this and be an attorney and fight for so many deserving people.”

For the unversed, Kardashian West had attended Pierce College in LA, but she never graduated. As per few US states, one can pass the bar by “reading the law,” apprenticing with a practicing lawyer or judge.

Last year I registered with the California State Bar to study law. For the next 4 years, a minimum of 18 hours a week is required, I will take written and multiple choice tests monthly. As my first year is almost coming to an end I am preparing for the baby bar, a mini version of the bar, which is required when studying law this way. I’ve seen some comments from people who are saying it’s my privilege or my money that got me here, but that’s not the case. One person actually said I should “stay in my lane.” I want people to understand that there is nothing that should limit your pursuit of your dreams, and the accomplishment of new goals. You can create your own lanes, just as I am. The state bar doesn’t care who you are. This option is available to anyone who’s state allows it. It’s true I did not finish college. You need 60 college credits (I had 75) to take part in “reading the law”, which is an in office law school being apprenticed by lawyers. For anyone assuming this is the easy way out, it’s not. My weekends are spent away from my kids while I read and study. I work all day, put my kids to bed and spend my nights studying. There are times I feel overwhelmed and when I feel like I can’t do it but I get the pep talks I need from the people around me supporting me. I changed my number last year and disconnected from everyone because I have made this strict commitment to follow a dream of mine - It’s never too late to follow your dreams. I want to thank Van Jones for believing in me and introducing me to Jessica Jackson. Jessica along with Erin Haney have taken on the role of my mentors and I am forever grateful to them both putting in so much time with me, believing in me and supporting me through this journey. This week I have a big torts essay due on negligence. Wish me luck

She also shared about how dealing with kids and doing an apprenticeship is stressing her out. She also added how she will hardly have a social life for four years. She also stated how she is not afraid to work hard and how it will be really hard, but she will stay committed.