Future Lawyer · Community Advocate
Deborah Adelusi
Third-year Honors student in Criminology and Sociology at Western University. Supporting 900+ student leaders across three campus roles while preparing for a career in family law.
About
Bridging sociology, criminology, and the practice of law
I'm a third-year Honors student in Criminology and Sociology at Western University. My work centers on how social systems shape legal outcomes, and how lawyers can help reshape them.
Outside the classroom I hold three roles at once: Off-Campus Soph supporting international students through their transition to Western, Social Media Representative for Black Future Lawyers coordinating LSAT bootcamps and law firm tours, and Sales Associate at Bath & Body Works. Two years of Orientation programming have put me alongside 900+ student leaders. During that time, as Residence Soph at Ontario Hall, I ran 48+ community events over 24 weeks for a floor of twenty.
After undergrad I plan to attend law school and build a career in family law. The long-term aim is my own firm, serving clients who need someone to speak up for them.
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Years of orientation leadership
Experience
Experience & Leadership
Three current roles. One past. Same through-line: showing up for people who need support.
Off-Campus Soph
Western University
Sept 2025 – Present
Plan daily Orientation Week programming across rotating stations. Serve on the International Student Committee, coordinating transition support for incoming international students. Conceptualized and led a student potluck as an original initiative and co-planned a movie night for the off-campus community. Draft student-facing emails and announcements across campus.
Social Media Representative
Black Future Lawyers (UWO Chapter)
Sept 2025 – Present
Run digital communications and outreach strategy for a pre-law organization supporting Black students. Coordinate programming around LSAT bootcamps, law firm tours, and panel sessions with practicing lawyers. Draft external-facing correspondence, design promotional materials, and coordinate with executive leadership and legal community partners.
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
Oct 2025 – Present
Deliver personalized product consultations during high-traffic retail periods. Handle point-of-sale transactions, phone inquiries, merchandise displays, and backroom inventory. Support store-wide promotional initiatives alongside the team.
Residence Soph (Ontario Hall)
Western University
Sept 2024 – Apr 2025
Planned and ran 48+ community events over 24 weeks for a floor of twenty residents, owning logistics from scheduling through supply coordination. Led all floor meetings, coordinated with a team of 40+ Sophs during Orientation Week, and facilitated formal educational sessions on fire safety and sexual health. Monthly performance check-ins with Student Experience leadership. Received a personal commendation for sustained excellence.
Western University · Orientation Week
Recognition
"Folks have shared that you have been incredibly involved within your floor community and shown passion and engagement within the role. I am sure the students and community are very thankful to have you as a leader."
Skills
Skills & Expertise
Professional frameworks I bring to every role.
Legal Research
Proficient in LexisNexis and academic legal databases. Apply criminological and sociological frameworks to law and policy analysis.
Program Coordination
Two years supporting Orientation programming from planning through execution. Manage timelines, stakeholder communications, and deliverables across concurrent priorities.
900+ student leaders served
Stakeholder Communication
Liaison across student, staff, and community partner groups. Responsive and professional in high-volume environments.
Analytical Thinking
Qualitative research methods from sociology and criminology. Evidence synthesis and critical analysis.
Professional Writing
Institutional correspondence, stakeholder communications, and academic writing across law, policy, and social science.
The Path Forward
A career in family law, built around clients who need someone in their corner.
Family law is where my training lands hardest: divorce, custody, guardianship, the moments when people need a professional who listens first. That's the career I'm preparing for, and the practice I plan to build.
Now
Third Year, Honors List
2027
Western Graduation
Next
Law School
Goal
My Own Law Firm
Contact
Let's connect
I'm open to conversations about legal opportunities, mentorship, and anything at the intersection of law, sociology, and community work.
Open to opportunities
Especially interested in connecting with family law practitioners, law school admissions teams, and organizations working on community advocacy.