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 […]
Do You Use Video in Examinations? Maybe You Should Start
If you have not been using cameras to record your examinations, it may be a good time to start. When deciding to use a video camera to record meetings, it provides a great advantage over anything that has been documented by yourself or the court reporter. Adding video can provide you with additional ammunition to […]
Top 10 Reasons to Book with OTR
Privacy Privacy is what we do best. Whether you are looking for a place to have a quiet meeting with colleagues or clients, a confidential meeting outside of your office, or you’re an independent contractor trying to land your next client, we provide you with a quiet and uninterrupted space to conduct your meeting. […]
Proofread for Precision
Proofread for Precision Not all court reporting services are created equal. A critical step in rendering a transcript useful, is to have the transcript proofread – if the transcript doesn’t make cents sense, the record of one’s examination or arbitration, etc., will not serve the purpose it is meant to. Undertakings may not be recognized […]
Stenography vs. Voice Reporting
Guest Post: Stenography vs. Voice Reporting by Whitney Joy Smith In order to make the decision between stenography and voice reporting, a deeper understanding of how the two work is necessary. Although their objective is the same, the method is quite different. The objective is to have a clear and concise record of court proceedings […]
Considering a Career as a Court Reporter?
Considering a Career as a Court Reporter? The market is ripe for a new generation of court reporters and the prospects for one’s income, career advancement, and reliable employment in an engaging field provide a strong incentive to be part of it. In the following, we’ll review some of the reasons why joining Canada’s community […]
The Roving Court Reporter?
Why not! While a court reporter’s office, such as On The Record Court Reporting, provides a neutral space to conduct an examination, why not have the reporter come to you? At On The Record, we frequently send our reporters all over Southern Ontario to take the record. Not conducting a formal examination for a court […]
The Art of Listening
“I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” – Robert McCloskey There is a standard phrase said by most lawyers before an examination begins. It goes something like this: “If you do not understand any question I […]