R.i. Sup. Ct. R. 8

As amended through June 7, 2024
Rule 8 - Oath Taken by Attorneys

Every person who is admitted as attorney and counselor at law shall take the following engagement before a Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court or, if residing outside of the state, before the state or local official vested with the authority to administer oaths:

"You solemnly swear that in the exercise of the office of attorney and counselor you will do no falsehood, nor consent to any being done; you will not wittingly or willingly promote, sue or cause to be sued any false or unlawful suit; or give aid, or consent to the same; you will delay no man's cause for lucre or malice; you will in all respects demean yourself as an attorney and counselor of this court and of all other courts before which you may practice uprightly and according to law, with fidelity as well to the court as to your client; and that you will support the constitution and laws of this state and the constitution and laws of the United States. So help you God."

R.i. Sup. Ct. R. 8

Amended effective 2/23/2023; Revised 4/8/2024.