Building a Foundation – Why New Court Reporters Must Put in the Work

New court reporters: don’t rush to shortcuts. Resist the urge to rely on scopists or audio. Build your skills, review your own transcripts, and always use a proofreader. Real-time from the start will sharpen your writing and dictionary. Court reporting mastery takes years—but the foundation you build now ensures accuracy, professionalism, and the integrity of the record for a lifetime.