At last, the humans win one. Court reporting, a skill that seemed destined to be replaced by electronic tape recorders, is making a comeback — and bringing a lot of very good jobs. Once upon a time, the fast-tapping typers — who must hit 225 words-per-minute with 95% accuracy to be deemed competent — were […]
An unfortunate fact about court reporting is that many young adults aren’t familiar with it as a potential job opportunity. Think of it this way, court reporting is basically recording history, and if you don’t record what happened you could be missing out on important records. Court reporters can even provide captioning and subtitles for […]
Social media is very popular for court reporters to share content about court reporting but it’s important to know what you’re posting and be aware of any repercussions from your posting. It’s crucial to understand that not everyone will have the same reaction to your social media commentary. Some tips and tricks for good social […]
Court reporting may not seem as necessary a profession with the growth of artificial intelligence like Siri and Alexa but without court reporting crucial details from court proceedings could be lost. That is definitely not something to take lightly. Without a court reporter, the questions of counsel, witness testimonies and details of examining evidence may […]
There is currently a shortage in the amount of court reporters interested and willing to train for the job. Court reporting is critical to ensure that there is a written record of the proceedings in a courtroom. A 2013 industry study predicted that there would be a shortage of more than 5,000 court reporters by […]
Veritext Legal Solutions, a leading company in deposition and litigation support solutions, introduced a new continuing education unit or CEU for court reporters called “Support Service Providers: Examining the Benefits of Using a Scopist and Proofreader.” It is a NCRA-accredited webinar that introduces court reporters to what scopists and proofreaders can do for them that […]
Court reporting schools can be found in every state and to become a court reporter you have to complete a recognized court reporting program. There are both physical and online institutions where you can receive your education in court reporting. The program might consist of an associate’s degree, professional diploma, or certificate upon completion depending […]
As with any job there are misconceptions about court reporting as well. Here are some examples and the facts that debunk these myths: The only place you will find court reporters is in the courtroom. o With courtrooms becoming more focused on digital technologies, there is a higher demand for court reporters in business, […]
An unfortunate fact about court reporting is that many young adults aren’t familiar with it as a potential job opportunity. Think of it this way, court reporting is basically recording history, and if you don’t record what happened you could be missing out on important records. Court reporters can even provide captioning and subtitles for […]
Court reporting like other writing jobs has its own way of writing and its own rules for court reporters. Court reporters need to adhere to the rules of the courtroom, understand the law, know what can and cannot be reported, and know how to deal with the public once a court hearing is over. Here […]