Kim Kardashian Westwas well aware that herdecision to become a lawyerwould be met with a collective eyeroll — but she’s not letting that stop her.
In a lengthy Instagram post Monday, thesoon-to-be mother of fourshut down trolls pointing out that she doesn’t have a college degree.
Kardashian West, 38, revealed her career aspirations in a recent interview withVogue, announcing that she decided last summer to begin a four-year apprenticeship with a law firm in San Francisco, with the goal of taking the bar in 2022.
“The state bar doesn’t care who you are,” she added. “Everyone can take this route if you live in a state where this is allowed.”
Kardashian West admitted to feeling “overwhelmed” at times but said she gets “the pep talks I need from the people around me supporting me.” And as for anyone who doesn’t believe she’s truly committed to her goal?
“I changed my number last year and disconnected from everyone because I have made this strict commitment to follow a dream of mine,” she said. “It’s never too late to follow your dreams.”
TheKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar also took a moment to thank author and CNN commentator Van Jones. She has been working with Jones and attorney Jessica Jackson, cofounders of #cut50, a national bipartisan advocacy group on criminal-justice reform, for months, visiting prisons, petitioning governors, andattending meetings at the White House.
“I want to thank Van Jones for believing in me and introducing me to Jessica Jackson,” Kardashian West wrote. “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.”
Kardashian West’s sisters showered her with support.
“I couldn’t be more proud of you, sister,” commentedKourtney Kardashian, 39.
“I am so proud of you Keeks,” addedKhloé Kardashian, 34.
Speaking toVogue, Kardashian West said in her first year of study, she’s been covering three subjects: criminal law, torts, and contracts.
“To me, torts is the most confusing, contracts the most boring, and criminal law I can do in my sleep,” she said. “Took my first test, I got a 100. Super easy for me.”
“Thereadingis what really gets me,” she admitted. “It’s so time-consuming. The concepts I grasp in two seconds.”
“I love to be put in a situation where I can have a conversation with someone who might not be inclined to think much of me,” she said. “Because I can guarantee they will have a different opinion and understand what’s important to me after they’ve met me.”
source: people.com
