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RealLegal's Free E-Transcript Viewer. Just like with the popular Adobe PDF Viewer, after you have downloaded the E-Transcript Viewer once, you can open any RealLegal E-Transcript file you receive. Great for accessing past transcripts to create wordlists, etc. when scoping or reporting ongoing cases.
This is the same viewer attorneys use to read E-Transcript files received from their court reporters.
Express Scribe
-- (Download Page) Express Scribe is professional audio player software
for PC or Mac designed to assist the transcription of audio recordings. It
is installed on the typist's computer and can be controlled using a transcription
foot pedal or using the keyboard (with 'hot' keys). This computer transcriber
application also offers valuable features for typists including variable
speed playback, multi-channel control, file management and more.
This program is free.
Welcome to the FTR Support Download Section
Registering for an FTR download account provides you with FREE access to FTR Player Plus, FTR Save-to-Format, and WordLink downloads, as well as service packs and version upgrades on these and other FTR products. We do not share your information with third parties. With your approval, we will occasionally contact you by e-mail to notify you about important changes to the site, new services, and special offers. If you would prefer not to receive these notifications, you can indicate that preference when you register, or can modify your account at any time.
Visit the Advantage Website - the Makers of Eclipse, Nova Billing (for reporters), AccuCap, and so much more!
WEBMASTER'S NOTE: The following free programs can be downloaded from the Advantage Software website at www.eclipsecat.com, from their Downloads section (you do not have to be an Advantage customer to receive and use these programs):
RTFPP: This program allows users of Premier Power, OZpc, and OZpcII to perform bi-directional RTF/CRE conversions.
RTF-2001: This program allows users of XEC-2001 to perform bi-directional RTF/CRE conversions.
NoteX: This program will convert the note files of any major CAT system to a SmartWriter/Stentura diskette.
Stenovations' Main Website! Downloads, support, freebies, etc.
Visit Cheetah International, makers of TurboCAT software, as well as many utilities.
TurboCAT Fully Functional 30-Day Trial (not a demo) is Available at their Website. Some fees may be involved. Visit their site for details.
Gigatron Software Corporation - Bringing
you StenoCAT! Visit this Website for Free Online Updates for your StenoCAT
system!
Open StenoCAT Demo Available for Download at their Website.
Visit the Stenograph Website! Stenograph brings you Premier Power, CaseCatalyst and other CAT and reporting related software and products, including supplies!
Visit the ProCAT Website! Info on their Winner Windows-based CAT system available here!
Winner CAT Demo Available for Download at their Website.
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Visit the NCRA's Internet Site! Includes a member directory, library, official news and announcements, and much more! |
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The United States Court Reporters Association! The association of federal official court reporters! Includes a message board, library, etc. |
| Quick Link to the NCRA's list of state court reporters' associations! |
Comprehensive information on Machine Shorthand.
StarTran- A complete
theory program, written by an NCRA Certified Reporting
Instructor.
"FINALLY,
a comprehensive program which:
Tells you HOW to write shorter, simpler, conflict-free machine shorthand; Shows you exactly WHERE, WHEN and HOW to modify your present writing theory; Provides the reading/writing exercises which make it possible for you to reprogram existing muscle memory and automatic responses and ACTUALLY INCORPORATE THE NECESSARY CHANGES INTO YOUR WRITING!!"
Includes the additional features necessary for true realtime machine shorthand!
Scopist Certificate - Phoenix, Arizona
Career Description:
Your job as a Scopist is to read and edit computer-generated machine shorthand notes taken by court reporters. Using a computer program called computer-aided transcription software (CAT), you will edit written text for transcript production.
Scoping provides flexibility in choosing how many hours you want to work. You can work out of your home, in a Scoping freelance firm or in a Court Reporting firm.
Sparks College - Scopist Program
The 61-week scopist program trains students for a career in the legal field. Many scopists are hired by court reporters to transcribe stenographic notes, edit text, and perform office management duties. A scopist may also work in an attorney's office.
Students completing this program will be able to take dictation at 120 wpm, accurately compose a typewritten communications, and set up record keeping. Graduates will also have a strong knowledge of medical and legal terminology, computer-aided transcription, and court reporting procedures and techniques.
U.S. Career Institute - Legal Transcription/Scopist Diploma at reasonable prices. Comprehensive training.
ScopingCareers.com: Judy Barrett's scoping training course - now celebrating its 20th year of successful operation - features an integrated on-line, video/audio distance-learning program, leading to computerized text editing of transcripts for court reporters. Comprehensive, self-paced lessons are supplemented by close personal mentoring and consultation, during both study and marketing phases. This "tried and true" program provides every needed element to prepare you for success in this most rewarding home-based career, including referrals to court reporters seeking scoping assistance.
To learn more about scoping, read Judy Barrett's article, posted at the top of this web site, or send an e-mail to scoping@primemail.com for that same article and other supplementary materials about her training curriculum.
"BeST" Scoping Techniques - State-of-the-art on-line training. Easy, effective Acrobat lesson documents. Three separate shipments of books, goodies, and other information to supplement the on-line lessons. Tuition includes business cards, custom web page, trade referrals, and other marketing aids.
Internet Scoping School is the first Internet-based, online scopist training course and has been in existence since 1998. It is not only the most comprehensive training course available, it is also the only scopist training course that actively advertises and provides marketing opportunities for its graduates.
This course offers training in all the essential elements of being a scopist, including notereading, transcript production, marketing, ethics, ergonomics, time management, commonly made mistakes, computer care, Case CATalyst software training, and much more.
Please explore our site to learn more about scoping, and to find out if you possess the aptitude and skills that could make scoping the career for you!
Scopist Training - School Directory
Alvin Community College (Houston, TX)
Cerritos College (Norwalk, CA)
Chattanooga State (Chattanooga, TN)
Flint River Technical College (4 Locations in GA)
GateWay Community College (Phoenix, AZ)
Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education (Atlanta, GA)
Green River Community College (Statewide in Washington)
Kilgore College (Longview, TX)
Las Vegas College (Las Vegas, NV)
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (PA)
Sparks College (Shelbyville, IL)
Stautzenberger College (Toledo, OH)
Trident Technical College (Charleston, SC)
West Valley College (Saratoga, CA)
Cheetah International!
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