JEFFREY SCHREMMER

“Becoming part of J.L. Weigand’s legacy as a Weigand Scholar is a great honor. Mr. Weigand’s foresight, generosity, and sacrifice in establishing this trust will benefit Kansans for generations. I have the highest regard for this distinguished community of legal scholars and look forward to my continued involvement in the Trust.”

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Jeffrey Schremmer

Washburn University
Weigand Scholar: 2027

Hometown
Pittsburg, KS

Education

B.A., Political Science
B.A., Economics
Benedictine College, 2025

  • summa cum laude
  • Transforming Culture in America Award
  • Fran Jabara Leadership Award

J.D. Candidate, Washburn University School of Law, Anticipated May 2028

Jeffrey Schremmer is a native of Pittsburg, Kansas. He graduated summa cum laude from Benedictine College with degrees in Political Science and Economics, earning both the prestigious Transforming Culture in America Award and the Fran Jabara Leadership Award. In addition, he was recognized as class valedictorian and received departmental honors from the departments of Political Science and Economics.

While at Benedictine College, Jeff served two terms as Student Body President, was involved as a Gregorian Fellow and Constitutional Fellow, and competed on the Moot Court team. He qualified for two consecutive Moot Court national tournaments, earning multiple Top Orator Awards from the American Moot Court Association. Jeff also coached the Maur Hill-Mount Academy Mock Trial Team, leading the program to two State Championships.

To diversify his undergraduate education, Jeff participated in multiple prestigious academic programs, including the Hertog Foundation Political Studies Program and the Catholic University of America Ropke-Wojtyla Fellowship, both in Washington, D.C.

After graduating from Benedictine, Jeff enrolled at Washburn University School of Law, where he was awarded the Koch Distinguished Scholarship. After completing his first semester, Jeff ranked at the top of his class, earning top paper awards in Property and Torts.

“I have a great love for Kansas and a deep appreciation for the ways in which the Weigand Trust serves this great state. I am committed to remaining in my home state to serve my fellow Kansans as an attorney.”