Kim Kardashian got painfully real about the emotional toll of her legal journey on the Dec. 18 episode of The Kardashians, revealing she had a full-on mental breakdown just days before taking the bar exam she ultimately didn’t pass.

The reality star and entrepreneur admitted she “hit a wall” with her studies only nine days before the July exam, breaking down in tears as the pressure became overwhelming.
“I had no clue it was gonna be this emotional,” Kim said during the episode, visibly frustrated and exhausted. “Why the f— is this happening?”

Despite the setback, Kim made it clear she’s not giving up. In November, she publicly confirmed she did not pass the bar but emphasized that she remains committed to becoming a lawyer, saying she’s “still all in” on the journey.

Kim’s path has been anything but easy, balancing intense study hours with running multiple businesses, raising four children, and maintaining a public life under constant scrutiny. Her vulnerability in the episode struck a chord with fans, many of whom praised her honesty about failure, burnout, and perseverance.