Court reporting showcased as lucrative career
On May 21, The Eldorado Success, San Angelo, Calif., ran an article showcasing court reporting as a lucrative career choice and an alternative to a four-year degree. The article notes that graduates...
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The Palos Verdes Peninsula News in California posted an article on June 24 about the benefits of choosing a career in the court reporting profession. The article notes that a career in court reporting...
View ArticleCourt reporting eyed as emerging career alternative
An article posted by the Asian Journal on June 26 shares the story of how NCRA member Cheryl Haab, RPR, a freelance court reporter from Van Nuys, Calif., came to choose a career in court reporting....
View ArticleWhy stenographic court reporters are indispensable
A post on the Guy J. Renzi & Associates firm blog explained that technological advances have made contemporary stenographic court reporters the strongest method for an efficient and accurate legal...
View ArticleSeven tips for court reporters
By Ariel I. Rayman Before I entered the court reporting industry, I was a practicing attorney. My experience with court reporters was mixed. Some were outstanding and others would show up late,...
View ArticleThe court reporter’s dilemma: Interrupt or drop
On July 28, a question-and-answer style post on Legal by the Bay, the Bar Association of San Francisco’s blog, written by Ana Fatima Costa, shows why attorneys should not be annoyed when interrupted by...
View ArticleIn awe of court reporters
In an opinion piece posted by the Thomaston Times on Aug. 15, Scott Ballard, a district attorney who represents the Fayette, Pike, Spalding, and Upson counties in Georgia, appreciates the work of court...
View ArticleCareer spotlight: What I do as a court reporter
NCRA member Cassandra Caldarella was interviewed about her career as an official court reporter in Orange County, Calif., in an article posted Aug. 26 on Lifehacker.com. Caldarella discussed her...
View ArticleCourt reporting certainly a different ‘type’ of job
Television station CBS 21, New Cumberland, Pa., aired a story about the court reporting profession on Mon., Aug. 31, that featured NCRA President-Elect Tiva Wood, RDR, CMRS, and NCRA member Ann...
View ArticleMeeting court reporting professionals
The Sept. 2 edition of Word of Mouth, a show on New Hampshire Public Radio, interviewed Gavin Jenkins, a freelance writer for Vice who wrote about his experience attending the NCRA Convention &...
View ArticleFor the record: The secret world of the court stenographer
The Irish Times posted an article on Oct. 16 showcasing the important role stenographers play in capturing the record, as well as the skills needed to focus only on hearing what is being said. Gwen...
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Thirty ways to give back to the profession
Giving back to the profession does not require a significant investment of time or money. You might pen a simple post to your Facebook page telling the world what you love about your job or make a...
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Save the date for great NCRA learning opportunities
Photo by: Dafne Cholet NCRA staff members are planning great ways for members to earn CEUs this year. NCRA members can also earn CEUs by passing the skills or written portion of certain tests, such as...
View ArticleCourt reporting and captioning careers featured on CBS12
On Feb. 14, CBS affiliate channel 12 in Palm Beach County, Fla., aired a story that features an interview with NCRA member Christine Phipps, RPR, owner of Phipps Reporting in West Palm Beach, Fla. In...
View ArticleCourt reporting – What’s it really all about?
A blog posted March 2 by the JD Supra Business Advisor discusses why it is important to raise awareness about the court reporting profession and clarifies several misconceptions about the job. Author...
View ArticleCourt reporters and legal videographers – What is the witness’ name?
A blog posted March 11 by Kramm Court Reporting, San Diego, Calif., discusses the challenges court reporters sometimes face of getting the spelling of a witness’ name correct. The blog offers five tips...
View ArticleWhat is an oral reply?
A blog by Kramm Court Reporting posted April 29 on JD Supra Business Advisor addresses how court reporters should deal with oral replies that are typically used in union grievances and employee...
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Court reporting: An unfamiliar industry
A blog posted June 28 by JD Supra Business Advisor addresses the issue of trying to explain the job of a court reporter to someone. Author Julia Alicandri of Planet Depos poses some questions about the...
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Court reporting makes comeback as more legal proceedings demand human touch
An article posted June 4 by the New York Daily News showcases the court reporting profession and illustrates why electronic recording cannot replace the human touch. Read more.
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NCRA President Tiva Wood interviewed about the profession
On July 5, The Wall Street Journal posted an article quoting NCRA President Tiva Wood about what court reporters and captioners do. Read more.
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