The Online Court Reporting Course
The flexible, online course that introduces you to the world of court reporting.
✔️Instructive videos from a professional court reporter
✔️ Worksheet pages to read at home. Learn at your own pace!
✔️ Modules that walk you through each step of the court reporting process
✔️ A takeaway court reporter’s checklist
✔️ Live one-on-one sessions with a professional court reporter (intensive only)
Go at your own pace, learn from professionals.
The Online Court Reporting Course Includes:
❖ Certificate of Completion
📱Accessible Course Materials
📥 Downloadable Readings
🎥 Engaging video content
📁 Take-away Worksheets/Quizzes
Join a course, achieve your potential.
Expected course outcomes:
You can apply for court reporting job or use the course to apply for other work, showing your passion for legal studies
You will learn court reporting terminology and an understanding of complex court procedures and actors
You will gain advanced court reporting administration skills and have a deep understanding of court reporting fundamentals and concepts
You will be able to troubleshoot everyday court reporting related issues, including software and technology issues and non-attendances
You will be able to manage in legal, regulatory and disciplinary settings, and apply the skills to any professional, corporate environment
You will learn how to write advanced notes as a court reporter in training
Frequently asked questions:
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The Online Court Reporting Course is a flexible online course. You'll learn from a skilled instructor who will walk you through every step of the process to become a court reporter. You'll get practice materials, one-on-one time with our instructors (intensive only) and a court reporting checklist to keep. By the end of the course, you will be confident to apply to a court reporting company or use the course to demonstrate your interest in the legal industry.
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1) Professionalism, time management skills and interest in the law
2) Some technical ability to navigate online proceedings, familiarity with Zoom is a plus!
3) A strong English language capability is helpful
You do not need to have any formal education or background in law, legal studies or court reporting.
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While some court reporting takes place in court, most court reporting is done outside of a courtroom and nowadays most of it is done online. You will be responsible for recording audio of legal examinations and taking notes on these procedures. These files are often in the stage before trial.
Our course provides you with all the information you need about online, pre-trial court reporting.
Court reporting is a fascinating legal field. The training is much shorter than other legal professions and you get unparalleled freedom, often working for yourself quickly after starting.
Our e-course is designed to give you a jumpstart in your job applications or further education applications.
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Court reporting is an exciting legal profession that offers the ability to work from home with flexible hours. It is a great profession or stepping stone for those interested in the justice system.
For many it is an alternative to full time work, and is perfect for students (especially law and paralegal studies students), those seeking part-time work as they write exams, and stay-at-home parents looking for extra income.
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Do our course at your own pace. Go as quickly or slowly as you’d like.
Many court reporters don’t come from traditional backgrounds and most did not study law or paralegal studies prior to joining the profession. While it is great to have an interest in law, it’s not a pre-requisite to taking the e-course.
You must have a solid command of the English language and be an excellent note-taker and listener, but you do not need a formal education.
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If you end up finding a job as a court reporter after taking the online course, most court reporting is now done online too. This allows court reporters the flexibility to work from home or abroad. This is a major plus for many course-takers who want to work while travelling or who wish to stay at home.
Why take an online court reporting course?
As court reporting is a niche industry, it’s highly recommended you take a course before applying to a job as a court reporter. In addition, court reporting is a great way to be introduced to the legal industry as a whole. Rather than signing up for an expensive, time-consuming course like law school or paralegal studies, an online court reporting course can introduce you to the legal world quickly and practically. You can guage if you’re interested in the industry and you can impress future employers with your knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes.
Our introduction course shares valuable information with those interested in court reporting about the industry and its standards. It’s a ‘crash-course’ in an industry you may have only heard about before. The course offered covers a wide range of topics, including recording legal proceedings, legal terminology, transcription techniques, and examination procedures. On this introductary course, course-takers can watch videos and download worksheets to learn more about court reporting!
Reviews for the Online Court Reporting Course
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“I’ve always been interested in the law, but I wanted a job I could do from home. I ended up getting a part-time job with Toronto Court Reporting after finishing the e-course. Highly recommend.”
“The course exceeded my expectations. It was easy to follow and I went at my own speed. I used the certificate to show my passion for legal studies on my law school application and I got in! ”