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Being a court reporter requires a unique set of skills and specialized education. While it is attainable, it requires practice and hard work. 7 Skills of a Successful Court Reporter Speed and Accuracy Keeping up with the pace of a courtroom can be a challenge, which...

Court reporting and stenography have origins that date back to 63 B.C. when a man named Marcus Tullius Tiro, who worked as a personal secretary, would take shorthand notes for the Roman philosopher Cicero. [1][2][3] He developed a system that used a combination of...

Court reporting is a specialized field that requires a unique set of skills and a keen attention to detail. In the digital era, technological advancements have significantly impacted court reporting practices, offering both opportunities and challenges. To excel in...

The court reporting industry in Canada is a challenging and rewarding profession that requires continuous learning and development of skills. One of the critical success factors in this industry is building and maintaining professional relationships through...

Court reporting demands much from those who choose this as a career. The stress of large workloads makes burnout a common occurrence among court reporters so here is a list of things court reporters can do to prevent burnout from happening: Prioritize Go over your...

The career of a court reporter is not one that demands strength and athleticism so one can easily fall into the trap of living an over-sedentary lifestyle. Spending your day sitting in courtrooms and typing at a desk can deteriorate one’s health by causing poor blood...

Since the onset of the pandemic in 2019 our industries have undergone profound transformations. The emphasis on social distancing, remote working, and contact-free payment systems has facilitated the digitization of our economy and court reporting was not exempt from...

Would you like to work in the legal field but lack the time and resources needed to get a full law degree? Maybe you’re not attracted to the office environment of a paralegal or a law clerk? If that sounds like you, then you may want to consider a career as a court...

Court reporters are valuable assets in the courtroom, especially during a trial. Court officials rely on a court reporter’s ability to report accurately and without bias.  Generally, lawyers benefit the most from the work of court reporters because lawyers know they...