Learn to be a court reporter in just 90 days

Voice writing is court reporting with the speed and accuracy of your own voice. Traditional schooling for court reporting takes three years of intense training—through this program you can learn to be a voice writer in less than 90 days.

A court reporter with a high school diploma and a proper training in voice writing can earn $60,000 a year or more.

Voice writing utilizes the newest and most accurate in voice recognition technology and replaces the old stenograph. In a nutshell, you listen to the court proceeding and repeat what you hear. Voice recognition software transcribes your words and notations to create an official courtroom record.

A complete education in court reporting

These classes are offered through Fairfax Virginia Adult Education and are taken online at your own pace. Each week you can meet with an instructor for question-and-answer sessions, tips, and additional instruction. The complete Voice Writing Court Reporting program covers these topics:

English for Court Reporters

Accuracy and clarity is essential for court reporters. This course section will cover topics such as spelling, typography, abbreviations and acronyms, capitalization and other essential English grammar rules for court reporters.

Legal Terminology

Court reporting requires a high degree of fluency in legal jargon. This section will provide the necessary foundation of legal terminology and concepts.

Medical Terminology

Court hearings involving medical topics are commonplace. This section teaches general and specific medical terminology so you'll know how to report any medical case from malpractice to personal injury.

Court Reporting

This is a comprehensive study of court reporting emphasizing practical exercises from procedure to proper breathing methods. The technology and use of equipment is covered in detail as well as specialized topics including ethics, depositions, and court hearings.

Transcription

In this final section students will learn to draft deposition, hearings, jury hearings and bench trial reports. Hands-on excercises include actual transcription of video depositions and trials. There will be a comprehensive test at the end of the course.

Gauging Progress

Speed and accuracy exercises will be emphasized throughout the course with quizzes to gauge progress. It is a self-paced course, so no one gets left behind, and you can work on your own schedule.

Meet your instructors

Peggy Daniels

Peggy has been a court reporter for over XX years and is the founder and author of Keepers of the Record. She has lived and worked in the D.C. metro area for more than ten years. In that time she has had the opportunity to write an article for the Department of Defence's website, military.com, and has been a guest speaker at Disabled Veterans and Walter Reed Medical Center.

Sherri Smith

Sherri Smith, a veteran court reporter, legal transcriber and scopist will be your online instructor. Sherri also owns her own scoping business. We are very fortunate to have her talent and knowledge to pass to you.

Interactive instruction schedule

Included with the complete course is three hours per week of live, interactive instruction. During these sessions you will refine what you've learned in the self-paced chapters and get practical advice from a working court reporter. Interactive classes can be taken at night on Mondays and Wednesdays or during a double session on Saturday.

Completion of Course

Upon satisfactory completion of the course you will receive a certified letter of completion. Most states do not require licensing for court reporters but for those that do, you'll be ready to take and pass the U.S. Court Reporting Exam or National Voicewriters Test.

How to register for classes

Registration is quick and easy and can be done over the phone or online. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to speak to one of our specialists at (866) 254-0714.