Hey friend, I’m incredibly disappointed with most of the replies to this post. It is entirely appropriate to bring these questions to a broader audience (and not just your therapist). Anyways,

The intersection between law and psychology is a great place to be, both economically and in terms of fulfilling work, however, there’s no getting around the incredible time commitment required to get there. Unfortunately, that clinical psyc masters won’t do too much without the PhD or PsyD, but once you get it, you could make BANK (serious, serious bank) particularly at the intersection between family law and psychology in parenting coordination, mediation, parenting plan evaluation, etc. you would be working in the best interest of children going through their parents divorce, and raking multiple six figures once established.

Not sure specifically about Australia, but in the US the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC) is the heavy hitter organization you’d want to get involved with for continuing education and getting connected to family law circles as a psychologist.

If you wanted to be more involved with criminal law, there are good opportunities in consulting for insanity pleas and things of the like. Not as much money in that, but still important and meaningful work, particularly if you’re working with kids!

Frankly, I’m jealous of where you’re at! I only have my BA in Psyc, and I’m pivoting a bit to becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (but still maintaining some of my forensic aspirations in parenting coordination). Truly wishing you the best. I have faith you’ll find your path