Course Description

In this course, students have the opportunity to study and apply theory concepts to recognize and create stenographic outlines for intermediate-level legal terms and phrases necessary to attain a writing speed of 160 words per minute with a focus on multi-voice writing and transcription. Correct formatting of numbers as applied in legal transcripts recording multiple speakers is presented and reinforced through class activities and assignments. Lecture content and assignments include how to read and interpret the court calendar to identify and apply information critical to the official court reporter.