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title: Do I Need To Be A Clinical Psychologist To Be A Forensic Psychologist?
description: In general, a clinical forensic psychologist is a clinical psychologist who works at the interface of psychology and law. Clinical forensic psychologists must be licensed to practice clinical psychology and have completed specialized education, training, and experience in forensic psychology.
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# [Do I Need To Be A Clinical Psychologist To Be A Forensic Psychologist?](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/clinical-psychologist-and-or-forensic-psychologist)

 Written by [Amanda Beltrani](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/author/amanda-beltrani) | Jan 11, 2023 11:49:46 PM

The answer to this question depends on the types of activities you wish to engage in as a forensic psychologist. 

All [forensic psychologists](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/careers-in-forensic-psychology) work at the interface of psychology and the law, encompassing various activities and roles. Forensic psychology is divided into two broad areas—clinical forensic psychology and non-clinical forensic psychology (also called experimental forensic psychology or psychology and law). 

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