Haw. R. Sup. Ct. 7.9

As amended through June 28, 2024
Rule 7.9 - Oath

A law-student intern shall swear the following oath before an individual authorized by law to administer oaths, and shall then submit written proof thereof to the supervising attorney, for filing with this court, as required by Rule 7.3(a) of this Rule:

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai'i, and that I will at all times conduct myself in accordance with the Hawai'i Rules of Professional Conduct.

As an officer of the courts to which I am admitted to practice, I will conduct myself with dignity and civility towards judicial officers, court staff, and my fellow professionals.

I will faithfully discharge my duties as a law-student intern in the courts of the state to the best of my ability, giving due consideration to the legal needs of those without access to justice.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____day of _________________, 20___.

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[NAME OF LAW-STUDENT INTERN]

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[NAME OF OATH-ADMINISTRATOR]

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Jurisdiction

Haw. R. Sup. Ct. 7.9

Adopted July 27, 2023, effective 7/27/2023.