Reality television icon Kim Kardashian's controversial but determined journey into the legal profession is set to become must-see television, courtesy of acclaimed producer Ryan Murphy.
The SKIMS founder, who has been openly pursuing law through California's unconventional 'reading the law' apprenticeship path since 2019, will see her legal education dramatised in Murphy's upcoming series 'All's Fair'.
The Unconventional Path to Practice
Unlike traditional law graduates, Kardashian has been undertaking the four-year law reader programme, working under the supervision of experienced attorneys. This little-known route allows aspiring lawyers to bypass law school entirely, though they must still pass the notoriously challenging California bar exam.
'All's Fair' promises to pull back the curtain on this rigorous process, showcasing the intense preparation and dedication required of the 43-year-old mother of four as she balances her billion-dollar business empire with legal studies.
From Reality Star to Legal Advocate
Kardashian's interest in law emerged publicly through her criminal justice reform advocacy, most notably helping secure the release of Alice Marie Johnson from life imprisonment in 2018. This work has since evolved into a serious commitment to legal education.
The series comes at a pivotal moment in Kardashian's legal career, as she continues to prepare for the California bar exam—a test with one of the lowest pass rates in the United States.
Murphy's Signature Storytelling
Ryan Murphy, the creative force behind American Horror Story and Glee, is known for transforming real-life stories into compelling television drama. His portrayal of Kardashian's legal journey is expected to blend documentary elements with dramatic interpretation, offering viewers both entertainment and insight into alternative legal education pathways.
This project marks another high-profile collaboration between Murphy and Kardashian, following her appearances in earlier seasons of American Horror Story.
As anticipation builds for 'All's Fair', audiences await what promises to be a fascinating exploration of celebrity, determination, and the changing face of legal education in modern America.