Court Reporting
PrintTopics of Study
In Court Reporting you will learn to:
- Record the exact words people speak in courtrooms
- Transcribe spoken words to be used as proof of what was said in court
- Work in a courtroom or legal setting
- Use special electronic court reporting equipment
- Record and transcribe testimony, legal opinions, and judges' rulings
- Understand legal terms, shorthand, and recording skills
Degrees
The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Court Reporting will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:
- Certificate or 2-year degree: court reporter in law offices and courthouses
- may need to pass a test to earn state licensure
- Can also be certified by the National Verbatim Reporters Association