Become a Skilled Court Reporter

Have A Major Role In The Events That Shape Business, Law And Politics

   WHAT IS A COURT REPORTER?

Court Reporters have a major role in the accurate and timely reporting of current events that shape business, law and politics.  Court Reporters use a stenotype machine to create verbatim transcripts of legal proceedings, captioning, speeches, meetings and conversations.  The role of a court reporter is not only important in judicial proceedings but also in any occasion where the spoken word must be documented, filed and available as a written transcript.  Court Reporting is an ever-changing, challenging, and rewarding career.

VARIETY OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Court Reporters not only work in a court room; they can also be found in law offices, business offices, conventions, legislatures, and even at home working as independent contractors or as freelancers.

A career in Court Reporting allows for freedom and flexibility to choose the lifestyle you want through the various career options that are available for skilled Court Reporters:

  • Freelance Court Reporter
  • Real-Time Court Reporter
  • Broadcast Captioning for Television
  • Official Court Reporter
  • Educational Reporting (Communication Access Real-Time Translation - CART)
  • Political Reporter
  • Cyber-Conferencing Specialist
  • Real-Time Webcasting

 

COURT REPORTERS HAVE A VITAL ROLE

Federal legislation requires that all television programming, including Spanish-language programming, be captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing.  The Americans with Disabilities Act gives deaf and hard of hearing students in colleges and universities the right to have access to real-time translation services in class.  (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Court Reporters, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos152.htm (visited March 31, 2011).

COURT REPORTING PROGRAM

The Court Reporting Program at Sumner College can help prepare you with the skills and knowledge necessary to be a successful Court Reporter.  Students receive intensive individual and group instruction on the stenotype machine.  You will also get valuable insight into all areas surrounding court reporting, from transcription styles and procedures to court reporter ethics and court reporting software.

Qualities of a Successful Court Reporter:

  • Excellent listening and hearing skills
  • Strong English language (grammar, vocabulary, punctuation) skills
  • Excels under pressure and deadlines
  • Able to sit and concentrate for long periods

Curriculum Includes Courses In:

  • Current Events
  • English Grammar
  • Computer Aided Transcription
  • Legal Procedures
  • Medical Terminology
  • Court Reporting Procedures

 

CAREER PLACEMENT

Sumner College has been successfully educating students in the Portland Area for exciting career fields since 1974. The dedicated faculty and staff at Sumner College are committed to helping you complete your education and succeed in your chosen career field. Our programs are designed with your busy and demanding lifestyle in mind. We value your time and we know that not only is it important to offer a quality education, but ultimately it’s about getting that career you deserve. The Career Services Department provides guidance with résumés, cover letters, job searching, and interviewing techniques.

Take a Look at Where Some of Our Graduates Are Working:

  • Advanced Court Reporting
  • LNS
  • Beovich, Walter & Friend
  • Clark Court Reporting
  • Freelance Court Reporting
  • Teach Reporting
  • Naegeli Reporting

Is a Rewarding Career as a Court Reporter Right for You?

To find out if a career as a Court Reporter is right for you call 877-682-5601 or use the online information request form on the right. You can schedule a FREE appointment with a friendly and knowledgeable Admissions Representative to discuss your career plans, tour the campus, meet an instructor and even observe a class. Your Admissions Representative can also schedule a time for you to meet with a Financial Aid Representative to discuss your financial aid options that will work best for you. (Financial aid is available for those who qualify)

Appointments are available:
Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 7 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 4 PM

Program Disclosure Information

Court Reporting Diploma Program:

Occupational Name: Court Reporter
U.S. Dept of Labor O*NET Standard Occupational Classification Codes and Links to Occupational Profiles: 23-2091.00 Court Reporters www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2091.00
On-Time Graduation Rate: 100%
Job Placement Rate (For Students Completing the Program 7/1/09 - 6/30/10): 100%
Median Loan Debt Incurred (For Students Completing the Program 7/1/09 - 6/30/10):

Title IV: $22,803
Private Loans: $0
Institutional Loans: $0
Tuition: $10,425 (per Financial Aid award year)
Additional Fees: Application Fee: $50
Registration: $100
Books and Supplies: $400
Machine Rental (annual): $390
Tape Use Fee: $25
Graduation Fee: $40

This program is approved by the National Court Reporting Association (NCRA) and prepares students for national certification as court reporters.
Each state has its own certification requirements and exams that must be completed.

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