How to Perfect Your Craft as a Student Court Reporter – Follow these Effortless Tips and Tricks.
It is no secret that a court reporting career can be stressful. Although the rewards are appealing, there are certainly times when the abundance of responsibilities can be demanding. Having a plan in place to help combat the pressure can help ease the sense of being overwhelmed, a feeling experienced by many busy professionals at some point in their career.
Court Reporting Tips and Tricks – How to Be a Star Court Reporter
In a previous post we addressed the importance of court reporters for clients engaged in legal proceedings, and the attributes to look for in selecting a court reporter. Here, we offer some tips to court reporters, to help make you into the best court reporter you can be. As a court reporter, you fulfil an […]
Should I Hire a Court Reporter?
Should I Hire a Court Reporter? It is by no means an easy task to find and to retain a high-quality court reporter. The abundance of available choices can leave one feeling overwhelmed, particularly if a certified court reporter is required. For those who aren’t legal professionals, a court reporter is often considered to be […]
IPSO Rules Against DailyRecord.co.uk
DailyRecord.co.uk published two articles online which caused a man to complain to the Independent Press Standards Organisation and identified that they breached Clause (Victims of Sexual Assault) of the Editors’ Code of Practice. Clause 11 requires that the press must not identify victims of sexual assault or publish material that could lead to the identification […]
On The Record Court Reporting Barrie Celebrates a Year in Operation
On The Record Court Reporting Barrie is happy to announce that we are celebrating 1 year in business! We have had the pleasure of serving Barrie for all court reporting and meeting needs, and will continue to provide outstanding service to Barrie and the surrounding areas to meet all of your needs for: Examinations Meetings Arbitrations Mediations Off-site […]
How Does A Court Reporter Type So Fast?
Court reporters sit silently in proceedings, mediation, and meetings listening to every word being said while simultaneously typing away at a pace reaching upwards of 225 wpm. They do this job effortlessly, however, court reporters weren’t born that way. Just like any skill, it takes practice. Whether you may be a professional athlete trying to […]
Court Reporters vs. Audio Recordings
Court reporters are making their way back into court rooms, mediations, meetings, and even interviews in the digital age, for reasons most people may already know. With technology advancing every day, you’d think that it would begin to take over all of our jobs. That may be the case for some industries, but for court […]
What You Need To Do To Become A Certified Court Reporter
Have an interest in the law, but don’t have the money nor the time to become a lawyer? There is still a way for you to see the courtroom! Pursuing a career in court reporting can get you there. To become a court reporter in Ontario, you are required to complete certifications and courses after […]
2017 Oscars: Best Picture Mix-Up
“The Oscar for Best Picture goes to… Emma Stone, La La Land?!” Wait…what?! As we are all aware of by now, when the last award of the night was presented there was quite a bit of confusion. Being the biggest award of the night, you’d never expect something to go wrong especially on live television. […]
Ontario Jurors Now Have Option To Receive Counselling After Traumatic Trials
Jurors who have been traumatized by their participation in a trial, now have the option to receive help through a toll-free number. They have up to eight free sessions that can be conducted in person, over the phone, by email, or video conference. In an article by The Star, they addressed how a juror might […]