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

As a court reporter, you have a major role in the accurate and timely reporting of events that shape business, law and politics. Creating verbatim transcripts of speeches, conversations, legal proceedings and meetings, the court reporter is often at center stage of high-profile events.

While the majority of court reporting is performed in attorneys’ offices, courtrooms, legislatures and conventions, you can also choose to join an increasing number of court reporters who work from home.

Our next term begins February 22nd! Morning and evening classes available! Call us today to find out more about this exciting career opportunity!

Court Reporter Career Opportunities

Court reporters are in demand, particularly certified court reporters, as the job opportunities outnumber jobseekers. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of court reporters is projected to grow 25 percent, much faster than average for all occupations between 2006 and 2016.

Plus, there’s an increasing demand for court reporters to provide real-time captioning and instantaneous voice-to-text translation for the hearing impaired. Contributing to this, federal legislation passed a law in 2006 that requires all new television programming to be captioned for the deaf and hearing-impaired. Additionally, the Americans with Disabilities Act gives deaf and hard-of-hearing college and university students the right to request access to real-time translation in their classes.

A national survey by the National Court Reporters Association reported the average income for court reporters is $64,000.

Court reporting offers you the freedom and flexibility to choose the lifestyle you want through a host of career paths:

Court Reporting Program

The Court Reporting Program will develop your skills for real-time reporting, writing for the hearing impaired, transcription production, note reading and scoping. You will gain valuable insight into all areas surrounding court reporting, from transcription styles and procedures to court reporter ethics to court reporting software.

Small class sizes offer one-on-one attention, ensuring you get all the guidance you need.

Career Placement

Sumner College provides you comprehensive career placement strategies and assistance to fast-track your career. Guidance is provided from day one to help you identify your strengths and overcome barriers. You receive professional training on everything from resume and cover letter writing to employer research to interview skills and techniques.

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

To find what career is right for you and get specific information on our programs, schedule a FREE appointment with a friendly and knowledgeable Sumner College Admissions Representative today. You’ll be provided an opportunity to discuss your career plans, tour our campus and observe live classes. Your Admissions Representative can also schedule a time for you to meet with someone from our financial aid office to discuss the financial aid options that will work best for you.

You can either use the online request form or call us at 503-223-5100 to arrange a visit. Appointments are available day and evening, Monday through Thursday and from 8 am to 4 pm on Fridays.