How Do Court Reporters Type So Fast? A Closer Look at the Profession in 2025

Court reporters are known for their ability to type at extraordinary speeds—often exceeding 225 words per minute—while accurately capturing every spoken word during legal proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and meetings. To the untrained eye, this might appear effortless. In reality, the ability to transcribe at such speeds is the result of rigorous training, continuous skill development, […]