Discover the Possibilities at The Academy of Court Reporting
The Academy of Court Reporting (The Academy) was founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1970, since then it has added campuses in Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati, Clawson, MI and Pittsburgh, PA. The Academy has trained and placed thousands of students in today's exciting and fast paced legal system!
Many opportunities await our graduates at government agencies, law firms, court systems, hospitals and other related businesses. Gain the competitive advantage as a graduate of The Academy, while benefiting from:
- Career placement assistance
- Financial assistance to those who qualify
- A focused curriculum
With our small class sizes and individualized attention, The Academy will help to build the foundation and skills you need for a successful legal profession. The Academy prepares graduates by offering educational programs that stay current with the needs of the legal field, have qualified faculty dedicated to the professional delivery of the curriculum, maintain appropriate equipment and library resources, and require standards of performance that ensures the students learn the necessary skills.
One of the strongest and most important elements in the Academy programs is its extension of the classroom to the actual marketplace through its externship programs. These courses allow students to gain real experience in the actual courtroom, law office and business in which they will eventually work.
Accreditation
The Academy of Court Reporting is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award associate's degrees, diplomas and certificates. ACICS, address: 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002, phone: (202) 336-6780.
Clawson Campus
The Academy of Court Reporting began operation in Michigan in 1989. The Clawson campus officially started classes in January 2002. Located in the Detroit suburb of Clawson, the school is just minutes from the heart of major business, industry and legal centers.
Programs
Court Reporting - Diploma
The court reporting program is certified by the National Court Reporters Association.
The program prepares individuals as verbatim Court Reporters and provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work in Freelance offices and Official Court proceedings. Students achieve multi-voice dictation at 225 words per minute or better, transcribe medical, technical, and legal testimony, use Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) systems, write Realtime, and become familiar with courtroom and freelance procedures. Graduates may pursue career opportunities in the courts as official reporters, at freelance court reporting firms, or work as independent, self-employed court reporters.
The program stresses practical and specific court reporting skills designed to meet the employment and personnel training needs of attorneys, courts, and court reporting firms. Students develop competencies in basic court reporting technology and learn to prepare transcripts using computer-aided transcription. In addition, students gain a general understanding of the code of ethics and professional responsibilities of court reporters
Graduates will be qualified to work as a(n):
* Official Court Reporter
* Freelance Court Reporter
* Real-time Reporter
* Medical Transcriptionist
Criminal Justice - Diploma
The broad scope of the Criminal Justice program prepares students for entry-level careers in corrections, law enforcement, and/or security. Students examine the legal process from law enforcement, to the courts, and through the corrections system as well as its effect upon society. Graduates may seek careers as corrections officers, court clerks, juvenile support assistants, probation support assistants, or as security or investigative in business, industry, and government.
Legal Office Assistant - Diploma
The Legal Office Assistant diploma program provides training for entry-level legal office careers. The program emphasizes the basic office skills necessary to perform administrative, clerical and legal duties in the modern law office. Graduates may pursue career opportunities in business, industry, or government as legal office assistants or legal secretaries or may elect to continue their education to earn the associate degree in Legal Office Technology.
Legal Office Support - Certificate
The Legal Office Support certificate program provides training for entry-level clerical careers in legal offices. The program emphasizes basic office skills and preparation of legal documents. Graduates may pursue career opportunities in business, industry, or government as legal office assistants or legal clerks or may elect to continue their education to earn the associate degree in Legal Office Technology.
Legal Office Technology - Diploma
Challenge yourself with a rewarding legal career! Build the foundation to start your profession as a legal secretary for a law firm, court system, government agency or related business.
Graduates of this program have the necessary basic keyboarding language, computer and office skills required in the modern office.
Graduates will be qualified to work as a(n):
* Legal Office Clerk
* Legal Administrator
Paralegal - Diploma/Certificate
Become an integral part of the legal system! Prepare yourself for a fun and in-demand career working for a law firm, court system, government agency or related business.
As a paralegal, you will assist those who practice law including lawyers, accountants, bankers, judges, government officials and corporate executives. As a graduate, you will be familiar with court systems, procedures, law libraries and various areas of law including trusts, probate, contracts, real estate, domestic relations, accounting and personal injury.
Graduates will be qualified to work as a(n):
* Labor Relations Specialist
* Law Office Administrator
* Legal Aid (Public)
* Legal Assistant
* Court Clerk
Security & Investigation - Diploma
Learn the skills necessary for an exciting investigations career! You could be ready for a career as a private investigator, government investigator or regulator, insurance adjuster or loss-prevention specialist.
As a graduate of this program, you will work in a variety of positions in the private investigate and loss-prevention fields by utilizing your training in investigation, security and insurance disciplines along with related computer skills.
Graduates may be qualified to work as a(n):
* Private Investigator
* Government Investigator
* Government Compliance Specialist
* Security Specialist
* Employment Background Investigator
* Personal Security Specialist
* Skip Tracer
* Worker Compensation Investigator
* Insurance Fraud Investigator
* Claims Adjuster
* Loss Prevention Specialist
* Homeland Security
Completion of the Private Investigation Program does not meet the requirements to be licensed as a private investigation in the state of Michigan.
* Additional training may be required
Programs vary by campus
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