Professor Bill Schroeder Scholarship

Professor William Schroeder was a Fulbright Scholarship recipient and attended the University of Illinois where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees. He then went on to earn his LLM from Harvard University.

Professor Schroeder was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court in addition to multiple U.S. District Courts, U.S. Court of Appeals, and many State Bars. Prior to his career in academia, he practiced law in Boston, MA and Rochester, NY.

Before joining the faculty at the SIU School of Law in 1984, he taught at multiple universities in Boston, Missouri, and Alabama. Since arriving at SIU, Professor Schroeder was a cherished member of the community. He was an esteemed teacher and scholar, and was loved by his family, friends, colleagues, and students. The Professor Bill Schroeder Scholarship is established in his memory.

Professor Schroeder brought enthusiasm, energy, and humor into his classroom and mesmerized his students with his wit and wisdom. Funding for this scholarship comes from family, friends, colleagues, and faculty and staff of SIU School of Law.

• Scholarship for student currently enrolled in Southern Illinois University School of Law.