Forensic Psychologist are a variety of different psychologist mixed in one. They may only be a Forensic Psychologist, but they don’t have to be they can be either a counseling psychologist, a school psychologist, a clinical psychologist or even a neurologist. The reason a Forensic Psychologist can came from all of these backgrounds is that they hold many duties, they are a link between the law and psychology. They will not only have a background in psychology to help with that aspect but they will also have a background in criminal behavior to fulfill the legal aspects in their jobs. To be able to become a Forensic Psychologist you would need a master’s degree along with high-level specialties and therapist positions, and whether or not you decide to have your own practice you would also need to have a PhD in that case. Important skills to have in this field are, effective communication skills, good listening skills, ability to establish trust, ability to analyze statistical informati...