Fact-Checking Kim Kardashian's Legal Journey: Where Her Bar Exam Progress Truly Stands
By Sophia Al-Mansoor
The steepest filter for California apprentices is the First-Year Law Students' Examination, commonly called the "baby bar." Administered twice a year, the one-day exam features four one-hour essay questions and 100 multiple-choice questions spanning contracts, torts, and criminal law. Candidates must earn a composite score of 560 out of 800 points (70%) to clear the threshold.
Historical statistics from the State Bar of California show that baby bar pass rates regularly hover between 20% and 25% for first-time test-takers, dropping even lower for repeat examinees. Kardashian’s initial attempts generated significant scrutiny. She scored 474 on her first attempt in June 2020, followed by a 463 in November 2020, and faced another setback in mid-2021 after testing positive for COVID-19 right before exam day.
Under State Bar guidelines, candidates who pass the exam within their first three attempts receive full credit for all law study completed up to that point. Because Kardashian passed on her fourth attempt in October 2021 (results certified in December 2021), California regulations allowed her to retain credit only for her first year of study, resetting the clock on subsequent course hours. She absorbed the setback and continued her apprenticeship cycle.
| Milestone / Exam Sitting | Official Outcome / Score | Procedural Impact Under State Bar Rules |
|---|---|---|
| June 2020 Baby Bar (FYLSX) | 474 / 800 (Failed) | First attempt; revealed gaps in issue-spotting speed and essay structure. |
| November 2020 Baby Bar (FYLSX) | 463 / 800 (Failed) | Score regression under modified remote testing conditions. |
| June 2021 Baby Bar (FYLSX) | Failed (Unreleased score) | Exhausted standard 3-attempt window for automatic retroactive hour retention. |
| October 2021 Baby Bar (FYLSX) | Passed (≥560 Score) | Unlocked formal advancement into upper-level subjects (Civil Procedure, Evidence). |
| Apprenticeship Completion | 4 Years Completed | Satisfies Rule 4.29 requirements; qualifies applicant to sit for General Bar Exam. |
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