Graduates can expand their career opportunities by pursuing Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification through the National Court Reporters Association.
Why Consider Court Reporting?
- You want to play an active role capturing the spoken word during courtroom trials, sporting events, public ceremonies, and other live events.
- Your interest in language, reading, communication, and technology can lead to success in this career.
- As a freelancer, the flexibility to choose your own hours and clients appeals to you.
- Court Reporters perform specialized functions that technology alone cannot replace.
- Active listening is one of your strengths.
Why Learn at Lakeshore?
- Courses are offered in a flexible mix of online and in-person formats.
- Our program is approved by the National Court Reporters Association.
- Through our partnership with Project Steno, you can network and further develop your skills.
- Learn from faculty with extensive court reporting and teaching experience who remain professionally active in state and national associations.
What It Takes
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent communication skills
- Interest in using technology
- Ability to work independently
This program is available 100% online within the iFlex instructional mode. Students are able to attend classes from home. NOTE: A minimum internet connection speed of 3 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload is required. The computer must use Windows 7 or newer operating system.
Additional Information
Lakeshore College’s Court Reporting program prepares students to obtain nationally recognized credentials for employment in Wisconsin. However, the college does not guarantee its curriculum matches the full requirements for preparation, examination, certification, or licensure in other states.
Lakeshore's Court Reporting Program is approved by the National Court Reporters Association .
Lakeshore has also partnered with Project Steno. For more information, visit Project Steno .
