Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1989, Kim finished at the top of his Bar Admission Class, winning both the Law Society of Saskatchewan and the Continuing Legal Education Academic Excellence Awards.

Kim attended law school at the University of Saskatchewan, receiving several academic awards and scholarships. He was awarded his Bachelor of Laws degree with Great Distinction in 1988.

Kim has been extensively involved with the Saskatchewan Legal Education Society. He has for some years lectured at the Saskatchewan Bar Admission Course in the area of debtor-creditor law, was the author of the Saskatchewan Debtor-Creditor practice checklist, and has assisted in organizing various seminars.

Kim has been invited to speak at various insurance industry conferences, to community planning professionals and to municipal administrators and councillors. Kim has also assisted the provincial Department of Municipal Affairs with the preparation of a number of practice guides for municipal administrators.

Prior to entering the practice of law, Kim's professional commitment was recognized by his peers. He was elected Chair of the Saskatchewan Recreation Society, and was selected as a member of the External Advisory Council for the Faculty of Physical Activity Studies at the University of Regina.

As a community volunteer, Kim has served on numerous fundraising committees, and has served for some time as the Deputy Reeve of the Rural Municipality of Aberdeen.

Sport has played a prominent role in Kim's life. In addition to participating, he has been prepared to organize as well, having served as President of the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association, and Treasurer of the Canadian Volleyball Association.