This course involves the application of psychological principles, skills, and methods to understanding legal phenomena and issues.

Forensic psychology is a multi-faceted field. Forensic psychologists have many responsibilities. They assess mental conditions that are relevant to court cases and they testify in trials as expert witnesses.

Studying forensic psychology can be extremely beneficial for lawyers. You can better understand clients, their motivations and behaviors by having a thorough understanding of the subject. You could also use it to understand the mind of witnesses or opposing parties.

Understanding forensic psychology can give you a competitive advantage in courtroom litigation by improving your understanding of human behavior and mentality within the justice system.

If you develop a passion for forensics, you may want to consider quitting your legal career and becoming a professional forensic psychologist. Here is a guide of books, courses and other resources to help you in your quest to learn more about forensic psychology.

Books

There are many books available on forensic psychology. Choose books that are suitable for both beginners and those with a lot of depth. You will have a better understanding of the complexities of forensic psychology as a lawyer than a complete beginner.

The three best books for beginners are:

• The American Psychological Association recommends Forensic psychology by Dr. Christopher Cronin. The book is written as a textbook and includes comprehensive information about forensic psychology such as criminal profiling and the ethics of psychology.
• This book contains case studies of a wide range of criminals, from bombers and mass murderers to arsonists and serial killers. This book contains case studies of a variety of criminals including bombers, mass murderers, arsonists, and serial killers.
• The book, Essentials of Forensic Psychological Assessment, by Marc Ackerman is a simple-to-read guide that provides information about the administration of psychological tests in the field. The book also contains several interesting case-studies.

Online Courses

You can enroll in online degree programs and courses at brick-and mortar educational institutions if you’re interested in pursuing an forensic psychology PhD or other degrees.

The highest academic achievement within the field of forensic psychological is a Ph.D. You may want to aim high. Explore the different degree programs before you choose the best educational path for yourself.

A program online could be the best option for you if your current job is as an attorney. It will offer greater flexibility, which can be very important.

The best online courses in forensic psychology include:

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  Bay Path University Bachelor of Forensic psychology.
  
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  The International Career Institute Course in Criminal Psychology
  
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  The Forensic Psychology Program at Southern New Hampshire University.
  

Brick-and-Mortar University and college Courses

You can also study a degree in forensic psychology, or another relevant field, at brick-and-mortar institutions. Attending a course at a college or university could be a good option for you if you like a structured environment.

The following are some of the top institutions for studying forensic psychology:

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  Washington University St Louis
  
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  California State University-Fresno.
  
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  The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is located in Los Angeles.
  
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  George Washington University.
  
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  University of Denver.
  

Some offer online programs as well.

Blogs

There are many blogs and websites dedicated to forensic psychology that you can visit regularly. They will provide more resources for learning and keep you up-to date with the latest developments in this field.

These are the ones that we recommend:

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  The Forensic Psychology Coalition.
  
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  Expert Psychological Assessments
  
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  Learn about Forensic Psychology
  
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  Forensic.
  
• Psychology Today.