How hard is real time court reporting/captioning?

Court reporting seems like a great career choice for me because I enjoy courtroom drama (as well as long, boring court procedures). I also enjoy typing. I was just wondering how difficult it is to use a stenograph and record live speech verbatim using short hand methods. It seems rather difficult when I think about it.How hard is real time court reporting/captioning?
Try recording the conversation on a TV talkshow and see how you do with it.How hard is real time court reporting/captioning?
It's much more difficult than most believe. ESPECIALLY real time, because you don't have a chance to go back later and fix your mistakes.





It's a great career, very rewarding, and interesting, but it does take alot of time, and dedication. Most people believe that you can finish school in a matter of months, which CAN happen, but that is the exception. Typically it takes approximately 2-3 years.





But alot of that is based on how much time you want to dedicate to practicing. It's definitely not something you just fly through. Good luck.
I work around lawyers and court reporters. It can be a very good job. However, you have to have absolutely fixed attention. You must record every word spoken. Generally, laptops are used. You have to take a CSR course. and it's a demanding proposition.





A good Court Reporter can make over $100,000 a year. If they work for the Court they work very long hours because they have to do the transcript each day after everybody else goes home.





Many prefer do to depositions at law offices because only one person talks at a time and there is more flexibility in work scheduling. Generally, you work for an agency.





Check out courses for Certified Shorthand Reporters. Some junior colleges offer them. It's not easy and you do have to have really good concentration and be 100% reliable about showing up and you have to be able to hold your water.