On admission to the Bar, a lawyer shall take the following oath or affirmation in open court:
“I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will at all times demean myself fairly and honorably as an attorney and practitioner at law; that I will bear true allegiance to the State of Maryland, and support the laws and Constitution thereof, and that I will bear true allegiance to the United States, and that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution, laws and government thereof as the supreme law of the land; any law, or ordinance of this or any state to the contrary notwithstanding.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Section 10-206 - Admission Required; Exceptions
Section 10-207 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 10-208 - Petitions for Admission; Fees
Section 10-210 - Admission of Lawyers From Other States
Section 10-211 - Order of Admission
Section 10-212 - Oath or Affirmation for Admission
Section 10-213 - Scope of Admission