Court reporters have long been seen as minor, purely assisting characters, due to continual presence in TV and movie courtroom scenes with no apparent significance other than to “read something back” to a judge or lawyer. The truth is, court reporting is a fascinating career, but it is also one that can be quite stressful [...]
There are quite a few creative uses for the expertise of a court reporter besides performing stenography in a courtroom. Most businesses would love to take advantage of the speed and accuracy with which court reporters type. Here are five non-court positions where a court reporter could best apply their skills: 1. Data Entry and [...]
Holly Lane admits that court reporting is a difficult and trying job but this is exactly what drew her to the field. For the past 15 years she has worked as a freelance court reporter enjoying the freedom her job allows her to indulge in the things she loves the most: family, her dogs, and [...]
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