Your Roadmap to Success
Let us guide you towards a fulfilling career in court report
Ready to Pass Your Certification?
Our Done This Year (DTY) program is an accelerated speed boot camp designed to get you certified fast. Get in touch via the contact form on the bottom of this page if you have finished a theory course and are looking to fast track your speed building journey.
Let's Find the Course That Suits Your Needs.
Starting Steno
Getting started with court reporting doesn’t have to be confusing — our free four week course will show you the basics and give you all the information you need to get started in your court reporting journey. This is not a complete theory course but is designed to give you a taste of what to expect in any future theory course you may take.
Theory
With CareerLuv you can learn Magnum Steno theory from the ground up — from basic strokes and phrasing to advanced briefing that unlock speed and accuracy. By the time you’ve completed this core theory training, you’ll be writing cleaner, faster and with confidence.
Speed Building
We provide you with drills, real-world dictations, and repeatable routines that push your speed without burning you out. You’ll break through plateaus and build the endurance needed for real court reporting work.
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FAQ
Still have questions? We've put together some of the more general commonly asked questions here.
Job Stability: Court reporting is a profession with a high level of job stability. Courts, legal proceedings, and depositions will always require the services of skilled court reporters.
Lucrative Earnings: Court reporters can earn a competitive salary. Many court reporters are paid on a per-page or per-hour basis, and some may earn additional income by providing real-time transcription services. Court reporter salaries vary, of course, but an example of a starting court reporter salary is in the Bay Area of California where starting court reporter salaries are $90,000.
Flexibility: Court reporters often have the flexibility to work as freelancers or as employees of court reporting agencies. This flexibility can allow you to choose your work hours and assignments.
Variety of Settings: Court reporters can work in various legal settings, including courtrooms, law firms, depositions, and government agencies. This diversity of settings can make the job interesting and provide exposure to different aspects of the legal profession.
In-Demand Skill: Skilled court reporters are in demand, and there is often a shortage of qualified professionals in the field. This can lead to job opportunities and career advancement.
Technology Advancements: The field of court reporting has evolved with technology. Many court reporters now use advanced software with their stenography machines for real-time transcription, which can enhance their skills and earning potential.
Legal Knowledge: Court reporters gain valuable insight into legal proceedings, which can be intellectually stimulating and contribute to personal growth.
Work-Life Balance: Depending on your work arrangement, court reporting can offer a good work-life balance, as it often allows for flexibility in scheduling.
Our courses have slightly different requirements. For all course it is recommended that you have;
- A Steno machine, hobbyist machine (such as stenoob) or voice writing equipment. This can be owned or rented.
- Writing software such as Eclipse software ($100. After you sign up, you will receive more information about how to receive this special price) or Plover.
You can find more information on what you will need for individual courses on their respective course page.
Our courses contain;
- Live and recorded classes
- Dictations
- Drills and practices
- Practice guides
- Expert support
And more!
Contact Us
We're here to help you, where ever you are on your journey to becoming a certified Court Reporter.
Not sure which course or school is right for you?
Need advice on the next steps?
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Laura Axelsen
RMR, CCRR, CRR, CSR
Laura Axelsen is a reporter of 42 years. She holds certificates and licenses in multiple states. Throughout her career, she has enjoyed working in depositions, court, CART, captioning, international jobs, and training students and reporters in software and much more. Laura always takes a holistic approach in her work. In her programs and her one-on-one work, she discovers the solution that works for each person individually.
Testimonials
I am happy to inform you that thanks to your advice, I have preliminary passes for the RPR Lit (95%) and Jury Charge (97%) ... l am humbled and proud of myself for how I did yesterday. Your
words of wisdom were what I needed to get to this point. I practiced at 10% faster for several weeks and when it was test time, it seemed extremely slow. My writing was so clean. It was truly a
miracle. Thank you for taking the time out of your life to help a struggling soul who needed some guidance. I couldn't have done it without you.
Adrienne
I've been in 160 for, I dunno, 2 years, so it's quite the relief to be gaining progress again. I credit it 100% to a mixture of me really cracking down on your Magnum Steno program and getting
together with my readback buddy.
M.L
I can't think of a better person than you that this quote applies to .... Your time, patience, experience, knowledge, and willingness has helped me as well as so many others big time!
"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us."
K.L
I do feel that your program structure as well as the opportunity to shadow you and even do the mock deposition made it a pretty smooth transition for me once I did start working, and the
program certainly facilitated that.
D.G
I loved this course! I did this and the a-z both and I really appreciate being able to practice in the different ways each course is taught. The read back sections were great as well as the dictations. Thanks to all who put their time and resources in to creating this :)
Brittany
You are so amazing to provide these dictations for the steno (and voice, I suppose) community!! Thank you so very much for your generosity and the time you've spent putting these here for us!!!
Kathy
