Judicial Reporting

When you choose the Judicial Reporting program at Prince Institute, you can feel confident that your education will prepare you to excel in this exciting career field. Graduates of our judicial reporting training program will find many interesting career opportunities. Whether working for a judge as an official reporter or as a freelance reporter in pre-trial depositions, court reporting offers a wide range of choices and opportunities.

Here is just some of the expertise you’ll gain during your time at Prince Institute:

•    A machine shorthand speed of 225 WPM
•    Preparation of transcripts using computer-aided transcription (CAT) software
•    Realtime writing
•    An understanding of English
•    An understanding of legal principles and medical terminology
•    Interpersonal communication skills
•    Legal and business ethics
•    Professionalism

As technology continues to become more sophisticated, realtime reporting in the judicial environment will become more specialized. Prince Institute has specialized in training court reporters for many years, and we equip graduates with the tools needed to become successful reporters.

There are an estimated 60,000 court reporters in the United States who work in court, for freelance firms and for various other agencies. Employment in the realtime reporting field is expected to grow much faster than the average profession. Well-trained certified court reporters can expect excellent job opportunities all over the country. Well-educated and knowledgeable court reporters are rewarded for their expertise with very competitive salaries. According to the National Court Reporters Association, the average annual income for judicial reporters is about $62,000.

Contact Prince Institute today to learn even more about the Judicial Reporting program.