Court reporting is a high-demand industry with excellent potential for income, especially for the right kind of person.

In addition to formal schooling and training, there are certain skills and qualities that someone should have in order to excel as a court reporter:

Most of the skills needed to for a court reporter career are learned either in school, through training or on the job. Some, like certifications, can be pursued through one of the several court reporting organizations that set standards for the occupation.

Here are some general statistics that reflect the overall profile of the court reporting career path.