Congratulations to Washburn 2L, Kyle Calvin! He has been selected to receive this academic year’s Judge J. Richard Foth Writing Award. This award is given annually to the student who writes the best brief in Legal Analysis, Research & Writing II. The professor in each section of the course selects the top paper for that section. The top papers from the various sections are then evaluated by a committee of two law professors and one practicing attorney or judge.
“Washburn Law understands legal research and writing are the foundation of a successful legal career. The University’s curriculum, paired with the extensive expertise of the student-focused writing professors, provides students with the skills necessary to be effective legal communicators. I would like to thank Washburn Law for producing such a valuable experience,” says Calvin.
The main issue of Cavin’s brief was whether an unauthorized rental car driver has Fourth Amendment privacy protection. Calvin argued on behalf of the United States that the defendant should not have an expectation of privacy in such an instance. There is currently a circuit split on the issue.