The phrasing of Washington’s Oath of Attorney traces back to the state’s territorial days. Responding to member feedback referencing these possibly dated aspects of our oath, the WSBA Board of Governors created a task force with two goals: 1. To determine whether the oath ought to be updated; and, if so, 2. To draft corresponding language and rule changes for consideration by the Washington Supreme Court.

Engagement and input from practitioners, the judiciary, and the public will play a critical role in the Task Force’s analyses, work product, and recommendations. The oath is the gateway to the legal profession, and we need to ensure that any changes reflect our collective beliefs about the core responsibilities and duties of a modern legal professional.

Please take this short survey to help the Task Force understand your views about the current oath in particular and oaths for legal professionals in general. This data will serve as a foundation for the Task Force to begin its work, with more opportunities for feedback and engagement as the process continues throughout the coming months.

Please note: Many of the survey questions are optional, to give you the option of providing just the most foundational information or going deeper into your reasoning.

Learn more at www.wsba.org/oath-task-force.

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