Court Reporting

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Topics 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