Rule 1.5 - Oath and admission(a) Deadline for Admissions. (1) Any applicant who has not been admitted to the bar within one (1) year after the order granting issuance of licenses has been filed in the Supreme Court will be subject to the entire admissions process, including the passing of the bar exam, before the applicant will be considered again for admission to the bar. As to any applicant who became eligible for admission prior to 1995, such applicant shall have one (1) year from the date of the letter of notification, described below, from the Clerk of the Supreme Court in which to become admitted to the bar.(2) As soon as practicable following the effective date of this rule, the Clerk of the Supreme Court shall transmit to each applicant who became eligible for admission prior to 1995 a written notice informing such applicant of the one-year deadline for admission. The notice shall be mailed via certified mail to the most current address shown in the applicant's bar application file. The applicant shall have one (1) year from the date indicated on the return receipt, showing either the date of receipt or the date of return of the letter unclaimed, in which to comply with all requirements for admission to the bar.(3) The application is of a continuing nature and must be correct as of the date of admission to the bar.(b) Upon compliance with the requirements of this rule and upon taking the prescribed oath of office, the applicant shall be admitted to the bar.(c) The oath of office to be taken and subscribed by each attorney shall be as follows: Supreme Court of Hawai'i
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 attorney, counselor, and solicitor 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.