Court Reporting Training at South Coast College
Discover a new career in the courtroom at South Coast College, a leading provider of court reporters for the courts and deposition agencies throughout Orange, Riverside, and Los Angeles counties.
Learn from experienced industry professionals. Connect with alumni. Transition with confidence.
Excellence in Court Reporting Since 1961
Become A Qualified Court Reporter
At South Coast College, our Court Reporting program is focused on giving you the practical training, experience, and industry support you need to pursue a successful and rewarding career.
You’ll benefit from a variety of resources, including:
- Mock trials and depositions
- Proprietary practice software designed to build speed and accuracy
- Remote access to professional steno and voice writing software and skill-building tools
- The Roberts Walsh Gonzalez theory—taught using a real-time, focused approach developed by Jean Gonzalez
- Training in both stenographic (machine shorthand) and voice writing methods
- Access to instructors and alumni who actively support your transition from student to working professional
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About Our Court Reporting Program
South Coast College’s Court Reporting program offers training in both stenographic (machine shorthand) and voice writing methods, allowing students to choose the pathway that best fits their skills and career goals.
The program is led by Certified Shorthand Reporters (CSRs) and experienced voice writing professionals with extensive real-world experience. These industry leaders have firsthand knowledge of current reporting environments, and students not only learn from them, but also receive their mentorship and support.
Our curriculum for machine shorthand is based on the Roberts Walsh Gonzalez Realtime Theory, led by Jean Gonzalez, who cowrote the textbook on the method with Allen Roberts and John Walsh. It utilizes logical, realtime principals that can be applied consistently, and Gonzalez worked in collaboration with industry professionals to align the theory with modern CAT translation systems.
We offer a hybrid learning model that allows students to train using their own professional equipment while receiving structured instruction, guided practice, and ongoing direction from experienced instructors. Our goal with this approach is to reflect today’s reporting environment and prepare students for both in-person and remote work opportunities.
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Alumni Engagement and Career Transition Support
South Coast College benefits from a highly engaged alumni network that plays an active role in student development and career transition. Many of our graduates remain closely connected to the College and regularly support current students through mentoring, guidance, and professional exposure.
Through our alumni, students are offered opportunities to observe real-world proceedings, including depositions, allowing them to better understand professional expectations and workflow. They also assist students in transitioning into the workforce by offering practical advice, referrals, and, in many cases, direct employment opportunities.
A significant number of South Coast College graduates own and operate deposition agencies throughout Southern California, placing us at the heart of a strong professional network. Alumni working in courts outside the region, including San Francisco, continue to stay connected as well, assisting in securing paid externship opportunities for students and further expanding career pathways.
This level of alumni involvement reflects the strength of the program’s reputation within the industry and provides students with meaningful connections as they enter the profession.
