Excellent. The job market is plentiful and graduates are able to choose immediate employment from many firms in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa areas. Some courthouses around Oklahoma are also hiring and currently offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus to work in the rural counties of our state. The job demand around the country is strong in every major U.S. city.

It all depends on the state that you plan to work in. In Oklahoma, it is mandatory that you pass the Oklahoma court reporters test or a similar state test to work in the state. Each state has their own testing and licensing requirements. In the Midwest region of the country, every state will require certification to work.

Oklahoma College of Court Reporting has always offered a self-paced training approach to the study of court reporting. Since 1994, we have offered students the option to finish in less time and move into their new career sooner. Although each student is signing up for 24 months of training, they can still finish earlier.