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Broadening Horizons In Court Reporting

Veritext Legal Solutions, a leading company in deposition and litigation support solutions, introduced a new continuing education unit or CEU for court reporters called “Support Service Providers: Examining the Benefits of Using a Scopist and Proofreader.” It is a NCRA-accredited webinar that introduces court reporters to what scopists and proofreaders can do for them that […]

Court Reporting School [NOW IN SESSION]

Court reporting schools can be found in every state and to become a court reporter you have to complete a recognized court reporting program. There are both physical and online institutions where you can receive your education in court reporting. The program might consist of an associate’s degree, professional diploma, or certificate upon completion depending […]

The Art of Quick Typing

You may be wondering how court reporters type so fast. They are actually trained to dictate at 225 words per minute with a 98.5% accuracy rate. There are some secrets to their typing methods which I’ll elaborate on in this article. The court reporting machine is a keyed machine with 22 unmarked keys representing sounds […]

What is a Notary and When Do I Need One?

  A notary public is a person appointed by a state government, whose primary role is to serve the public as an impartial witness when important documents are signed.   Notaries help deter fraud and verify the authenticity of important documents.  The notary also makes sure that the signers are entering into agreements knowingly and willingly. […]