The National Court Reporters Association, or NCRA, is an organization for the advancement of the profession of the court reporter, closed captioner, and realtime writer. The association holds annual conventions, seminars and forums, speed and real-time contests, and teachers' workshops to assist court reporters.
Reporters can join NCRA for a fee that varies depending on whether the applicant is a student, teacher, or reporter. Membership allows a reporter to take the certifications, get discounts on conventions, attend conferences, and have access to a network of other professionals in the field.
Read more about National Court Reporters Association: History, The Advantages of Stenographic Court Reporting and Realtime Over Digital Audio Recording/electronic , Membership With NCRA, Standardized Tests, Steno Contests, Certified Schools
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