Discover the Possibilities at The Academy of Court Reporting & Technology
The Academy of Court Reporting & Technology was founded in 1970 as a court reporting school. From 1970 to 1984, the Academy built a national reputation for producing outstanding reporters and placing them throughout the United States. In 1984, because of increasing demand for qualified paralegals and legal secretaries, the Academy expanded its vision to include these areas. In 2001, the growth and need for investigative and security specialists pointed the Academy toward the development and implementation of its security & investigation program. In 2006, the Academy became a subsidiary of Delta Career Education Corporation. In 2008, the Academy initiated an expansion of its offerings to serve the needs of the business and healthcare community and to provide increasing employment opportunities for its graduates.
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 & Technology 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.
Pittsburgh Campus
The Pittsburgh campus officially started classes in October 2004. Located in the middle of Pittsburgh, the school is just minutes from the heart of major business, industry and legal centers.
Convenient to all major freeways and transportation systems, the school is an integral part of the community that surrounds it. The Pittsburgh campus is near restaurants and shops and has ample parking providing convenience to the students.
Programs
Court Reporting - Associate in Specialized Business
Discover an exciting new career as a court reporter. Prepare to enter this interesting and rewarding profession as a freelance, judicial or closed captioning reporter.
As a court reporter, you will use a stenotype machine that writes a word or phrase with just a keystroke. Learn to take notes which capture verbatim proceedings of court trials, hearings and meetings of all sizes and descriptions either manually or using computer aided transcription and real time.
Graduates will be qualified to work as one of the following:
- Official Court Reporter
- Freelance Court Reporter
- Realtime 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 a corrections officer, court clerk, juvenile specialist, probation support specialist, emergency dispatcher, or security professional in business, industry, and government.
Legal Office Assistant - Diploma
Build the foundation to start your profession as a legal secretary for a law firm, court system, government agency or related business.
Learn the basic skills necessary to perform administrative, clerical and legal duties in the modern day law office. Graduates of this program are not only proficient in the use of computers and related office equipment, they are familiar with basic legal research, law libraries and the use of computerized legal research.
Graduates will be qualified to pursue jobs such as:
- Legal Secretary
- Legal Administrator
- Executive Secretary
- General Office Manager
Legal Office Support - 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 in one of the following careers:
- Legal Office Clerk
- Legal Administrator
Legal Office Technology - Diploma
The Academy's Legal Office Technology program can provide you with the skills needed to become an asset to a law firm, government agency, or other legal office.
You can acquire an understanding of legal terminology while developing keyboarding and computer skills. This can help you secure a position as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, or Legal Office Clerk.
Paralegal - Associate in Specialized Business
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 in the following positions:
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Law Office Administrator
- Legal Aid (Public)
- Legal Assistant
- Court Clerk
Paralegal Office Administrator - Diploma
As a paralegal office administrator, you will assist those who practice law including lawyers, accountants, bankers, judges, government officials and corporate executives. 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.
Security and Investigation - Associate in Specialized Business
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 will be qualified to work in the following careers:
- Private investigator
- Government investigator
- Government compliance specialist
- Security specialist
- Employment background investigator
- Repossession specialist
- Personal security specialist
- Skip tracer
- Worker compensation investigator
- Insurance fraud investigator
- Claims adjuster
- Loss prevention specialist
- Homeland security