Student Section

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Court reporting and captioning students represent the future of the profession, and ILCRA wants to help our students be the very best reporters in the nation! If you are a current reporting student or considering a career in court reporting, this page features information that may be helpful as you embark on this exciting career opportunity!
 
Check out these videos about the benefits of becoming a court reporter today:
Do you want to become a court reporter or captioner? 
The following links will tell you how to make that dream a reality.
Click Here for an in-depth description of the profession, earning potential, its history and the future of the industry.
Interested in the types of jobs you can target once you graduate? Click Here
Looking for court reporting programs in Illinois? 
Illinois is home to some of the best court reporting schools in the nation! For a complete list, Click Here!
Other Information for Current or Prospective Students
ILCRA Student Mentoring Program   Student Mentoring Program
Another site describing the reporting profession   Click Here
Financial Aid Sites for Students
Below are sources of financial aid. These links are not associated with ILCRA and are provided only as a resource. 

http://www.salliemae.com/apply/index.html
 
 
Federal Government Description and Job Outlook of the Industry
 
Stories about Potential Earnings as a Court Reporter
 Legal Careers (Court Reporting) from About.com
10 High-paying Jobs
10 Surprising Six-Figure Jobs
Surprising Salaries
Payscale.com Jobs
 
 

ILCRA is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship to one outstanding student per year.  For details and deadlines please download the nomination form below and send it to ILCRA Headquarters.

2022 ILCRA Student Scholarship Application