The Court Reporting Academy Announces its 2000^th Student enrolled and $2.5 Million in Scholarship Awards

COCOA, FL – May 11, 2026 – The Court Reporting Academy, Inc., a leading provider of court reporting education and training, proudly announces the enrollment of its 2000th student in the Digital Court Reporter program. To help meet the growing demand for skilled professional reporters, the Academy is extending its scholarship program through 2026. Since launching the program in 2022, the Academy has provided over $2.5 million in scholarships to qualified students.

The Academy’s Scholarship Program has helped qualified participants gain valuable skills in court reporting, scoping, and legal transcription, and has successfully placed nearly 100% of all graduates with court reporting firms and courts of all sizes.

“We are thrilled to be helping to improve the lives of so many deserving individuals while also supporting the court reporting and broader legal community build much-needed resource capacity through our scholarship program,” said Patricia Falls, Managing Director of The Court Reporting Academy. “With the support of our partners and sponsors, we’re preparing a new generation of court reporting professionals ready to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the legal system.”

TCRA graduates now make up a significant and growing share of new Certified Electronic Reporters (CERs) certified by the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT).

“TCRA was an amazing launchpad for my new career,” said Olivia Wright, a recent scholarship recipient. “I’m committed to this path for the long haul – TCRA has given me the skills to continue mastering my craft and earn a good living in the litigation industry.”

The TCRA Scholarship Program is supported by leading court reporting firms and legal tech providers, including VoiceScript, Inc., a long-time supporter and technology provider to the Academy.

“We’re proud to expand our sponsorship of The Court Reporting Academy,” said Rene Arvin, CEO of VoiceScript, Inc. “Together, we’re helping to create technology-savvy professionals who will have the skills to thrive in the modern legal environment.”

Court reporting firms also play a vital role by offering mentorship, paid internships, and employment opportunities to students and graduates.

Court reporting firms and courts systems interested in partnering with the Academy or looking to hire qualified graduates are encouraged to contact The Court Reporting Academy directly. Prospective students may apply for scholarships at thecourtreportingacademy.com/scholarships

About The Court Reporting Academy

The Court Reporting Academy, Inc. prepares students for careers in digital and stenographic reporting, transcript production. Combining traditional skills with modern technology training, the Academy’s experienced instructors and mentors help students build lasting careers. The Academy is a proud sponsor and partner of the AAERT.

Media Contact:
Patricia Falls
pfalls@thecourtreportingacademy.com