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Consultant. Careers in Forensic Psychology. What is a Forensic Consultant?. Consultant – a professional who gives advice to others about a particular field of expertise. Accountancy, Technology, Law (Tax Law), Finance, Image, Economics, etc.
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Consultant Careers in Forensic Psychology
What is a Forensic Consultant? • Consultant – a professional who gives advice to others about a particular field of expertise. • Accountancy, Technology, Law (Tax Law), Finance, Image, Economics, etc. • Forensic Consultant – a professional who gives insight to support legal matters for a client. • Accidents, Fires, Fraud, Medical, Failures – Products, Construction, etc.
Forensic Consultant in Psychology • Specialty Area in Psychology • Assessment or Interventions in individuals, groups or organizations • Extends Knowledge of a Psychologist • Individuals, Agencies, Institutions, Corporations, etc. • Example of Forensic Psych Consultant • Jury Consultants • Trial Consultants • Expert Witness
Where do they work? • Consultancy Firm • Businesses or Non-Profit Organizations • Self-Employed
Degree Required? • Bachelor’s Degree • Master’s Degree • PhD Degree
Any Questions? • For more information on Consultants, American Society of Trial Consultants www.astcweb.org