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- On May 22, Kim Kardashian opened up about graduating from her “unconventional” Law Office Study Program
- “It wasn’t easy, and it took longer than planned, but I never gave up,” she wrote
- The SKIMS mogul celebrated with a private backyard ceremony that was attended by friends, family and mentors on May 21
Kim Kardashian has graduated from her Law Office Study Program – and is taking a moment to enjoy her flowers.
On Thursday, May 22, the SKIMS mogul, 44, opened up about graduating from her “unconventional” Law Office Study Program. The program took Kardashian six years, instead of four years, to complete due to COVID and her work schedule, PEOPLE previously reported.
“Six years ago, I embarked on an unconventional path to pursue my dream of becoming a lawyer,” the mom of four began her lengthy Instagram caption. “It wasn’t easy, and it took longer than planned, but I never gave up. Each course brought moments of doubt, tears, and triumph – especially when I conquered subjects I initially feared.”
She continued, “That’s the beauty of life: you step into the unknown, push through, and emerge with knowledge and strength no one can take away.”
Further into the post, The Kardashians star addressed any critics who doubted whether or not her accomplishment is real.
“I chose a rigorous program registered with the California State Bar, building on 75 college credits to complete a four-year curriculum that stretched to six. The journey was real, and so is the accomplishment.”
Before concluding the reflective upload, Kardashian gave a shout-out to Chris Young, Michelle West and Dawn Jackson – people that she and her team “championed for their release from prison.” She also thanked her mentors Jessica Jackson and Erin Haney, and CNN political analyst Van Jones, “who introduced me to this path.”
“This experience has shaped me profoundly, and I’ll carry its lessons with me forever. Here’s to celebrating resilience and new beginnings! ⚖️.”
Kardashian’s backyard, private ceremony was attended by her mentors, friends and close family. For the occasion, she stunned in a gray long-sleeved shirt, dark gray miniskirt and white pumps. She styled her hair in loose waves and was spotted wearing a nude cap and gown in several photos featured in her Instagram carousel.
Other photos included in the carousel showed her family and friends throwing caps in the air, Kardashian holding up a certificate of completion, her son Psalm, 6, and daughter Chicago, 7, wearing suits, and more.
On Wednesday, May 21, Kardashian posted on her Instagram Stories, “I finally graduated law school after six years!!!”
During the private ceremony, Jackson detailed Kardashian’s time commitment and work ethic, revealing that the SKKN by Kim founder “dedicated 18 hours a week, 48 weeks a year for six straight years.”
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Khloé Kardashian also shared glimpses of her sister’s celebration on her Instagram Stories and praised Kim’s milestone. “I am so proud of Kim. I just left her celebration lunch for graduating law school. I mean, I cannot believe this is years and years in the making. I’m so proud of her. This was just such a cool accomplishment, and I’m so proud.”
Instead of attending traditional law school, Kardashian began an apprenticeship with a law firm in San Francisco in 2018. Three years later, she took the “baby bar” – known as the First-Year Law Student’s Examination – and passed on her fourth try.
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