Pursuant to a study conducted by Ducker Worldwide, a premier consulting and research firm, the demand for court reporters is expected to increase significantly by 2018.There will also be a shortage of stenographic court reporters. According to the 2013-2014 Reporting Industry Outlook report, approximately 5,000 court reporting positions will be open for placement in the United States, the majority being in New York, California, Texas and Illinois. The court reporting population in the U.S. is aging and retirement is imminent for many. The demand for court reporters is expected to exceed supply within a few years.Let's take a look at some of the factors contributing to this interest in the court reporting industry:First and foremost, court reporting is a respected and rewarding profession, with job security and above average earning potential. The growth in court reporting earnings is expected to increase by 14 percent through 2020.The increasing demand for court reporters is significant at this time when today's graduates with four-year degrees are experiencing difficulty finding employment. They may look forward to embarking upon a career that offers job security, excellent earning potential, and flexibility of schedule found in few other professions.Court reporting schools have been successfully placing their graduates with the amount of placements expected to increase by reason of the above anticipated shortage and increased demand.
