Upon a showing that strict compliance with the provisions of subsection 14.1(a) or 14.2(b) of this rule would cause the applicant unnecessary hardship, or upon a showing of exceptional professional qualifications to practice as a foreign law consultant, the Board may in its discretion waive or vary the application of such provisions and permit the applicant to make such other showing as is satisfactory to the Board.
Haw. R. Sup. Ct. 14.3