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Kim Kardashian studies with law mentors as she claps back at critics who told her to ‘stay in her lane’

Kim Kardashian has slammed haters who told her to “stay in her lane” after she shared a snap of herself studying with her mentors.

The reality star recently revealed to Vogue that she has set her sights on becoming a lawyer, and is committing 18 hours a week for the next four years to studying for her mini bar exam.

Kardashian shared a snap of herself studying alongside Jessica Jackson and Erin Haney as she admitted to feeling “overwhelmed” by the process.

“I’ve seen some comments from people who are saying it’s my privilege or my money that got me here, but that’s not the case,” she wrote.

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Last year I registered with the California State Bar to study law. For the next 4 years, a minimum of 18 hours a week is required, I will take written and multiple choice tests monthly. As my first year is almost coming to an end I am preparing for the baby bar, a mini version of the bar, which is required when studying law this way. I’ve seen some comments from people who are saying it’s my privilege or my money that got me here, but that’s not the case. One person actually said I should “stay in my lane.” I want people to understand that there is nothing that should limit your pursuit of your dreams, and the accomplishment of new goals. You can create your own lanes, just as I am. The state bar doesn’t care who you are. This option is available to anyone who’s state allows it. It’s true I did not finish college. You need 60 college credits (I had 75) to take part in “reading the law”, which is an in office law school being apprenticed by lawyers. For anyone assuming this is the easy way out, it’s not. My weekends are spent away from my kids while I read and study. I work all day, put my kids to bed and spend my nights studying. There are times I feel overwhelmed and when I feel like I can’t do it but I get the pep talks I need from the people around me supporting me. I changed my number last year and disconnected from everyone because I have made this strict commitment to follow a dream of mine - It’s never too late to follow your dreams. I want to thank Van Jones for believing in me and introducing me to Jessica Jackson. 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 ✨⚖️

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“One person actually said I should ‘stay in my lane.’ I want people to understand that there is nothing that should limit your pursuit of your dreams, and the accomplishment of new goals.

“You can create your own lanes, just as I am. The state bar doesn’t care who you are. This option is available to anyone whose state allows it.”

New goals: Kardashian revealed the new career path last week (AFP/Getty Images)

The TV star said she is continuously balancing studying with her family and revealed she even changed her number in a bid to commit to the process.

She continued: “My weekends are spent away from my kids while I read and study. I work all day, put my kids to bed and spend my nights studying. There are times I feel overwhelmed and when I feel like I can’t do it but I get the pep talks I need from the people around me supporting me.

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“I changed my number last year and disconnected from everyone because I have made this strict commitment to follow a dream of mine - It’s never too late to follow your dreams."

The comments come after Kardashian told how she plans on taking her bar exam in 2022 after getting inspired following her involvement in the case of 63-year-old Alice Marie Johnson, who she previously met with US President Donald Trump to fight for clemency.

Johnson was given a life sentence for a first-time drug offence but was granted clemency last June and the “really good result” pushed Kardashian to take on the four-year law apprenticeship.

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