CTRP 4265 or equivalent Off-campus court, freelance and realtime writing experience where students are placed with qualified reporters. The experience takes place between first and second semester of the senior year or in the summer. Students must complete 40 verified hours of writing experience with an additional 20 hours of office experience. A 40-page transcript from the experience is required along with evaluation. After the experience, students meet to discuss various aspects of reporting including resumes, job interviews, proper dress, self-improvement, ethics, and different problematic scenarios.
Students also discuss current events and geography in relation to reporting.
Included in the course are simulations of trials and depositions where students take the part of the reporter. Students will be required to apply professional ethics to various situations, identify appropriate reference sources in transcript production. In addition, a mock National Court Reporters Association, Registered Professional Reporter exam must be transcribed within 3 hours, and a mock Certified Realtime Reporter exam will be given. Realtime concepts, computer aided technology, and advanced theory principles are an integral part, along with the speed building.