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Program Title: Diploma in Court Reporting
Description: Court reporters, also known as stenographers, short-hand writers and verbatim reporters form an important part of all legal proceedings. They make a record of the proceedings in the court; make notes, type in short-hand and make reports of speeches, conversations, meetings, events and all legal proceedings. After the court sessions are over, court reporters work on the notes/recordings and convert it into a formal written document. They should have a good typing speed, proficiency in English and knowledge of short-hand. Court Reporting is a relatively new field and the demand for skilled professionals is growing.
Syllabus: The course covers all aspects of court reporting and helps to start one’s own business. Topics include:
- Introduction to Court Reporting
- Machine Theory-Advanced
- Machine Theory & Practice
- Machine Shorthand
- Shorthand Speed building
- Transcription for Court Reporters
- Computer-Aided Transcription
- Court Practicum
- Law, Government & Jurisprudence
- Legal Procedures
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
Format of Education: Online & Correspondence courses
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Employment can be found with state government agencies, local government agency, private courts, attorneys, law firms and so on. Experienced professionals can start their own business. Court Reporter/Verbatim Reporters or Stenographers held more than 140,000 jobs last year. Entry-level salaries range from $12,000 to $20,000 annually. With experience it can go up to $300 per day. Overall employment for court reporters is projected to increase 10 to 20 percent through 2008.
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