Banding with those engaged in similar activity has been an important part of professionalism through the ages. It has been done to improve skills and occupation, share knowledge and common interests – and, yes, for camaraderie with colleagues. You have a substantial investment in an exceptional profession, and a lifestyle that depends on the perpetuation […]
April 2025 FCRR Examination DETAILS
USCRA’s spring administration of the FCRR Examination will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Rosemont, Illinois, near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. The exam consists of five minutes of two-voice dictation at 200 wpm. Two exams will be given. The cost is $250 for both exams. Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. CDT on April 14, […]
Join us for USCRA’s upcoming conventions!
Join us online for our MIDYEAR CONVENTION on April 5, 2025, at 9 a.m. Central and in person at our ANNUAL CONVENTION in October, to be held in Pittsburgh, PA!
President’s Message
February 2025 – As we kick off another exciting year for our association, I want to take a moment to reflect on our shared journey and set the tone for the season ahead. While we have faced many obstacles, just like any great football team, we’ve always managed to come together and fight for the […]
Congrats to our new FCRR Recipients!
Diana Cavenah, Bossier City, LA; Beth Delatte, Ponchatoula, LA; Karla Hyland, St. Cloud, FL; Jessica Plantenberg, Littleton, CO; Sheila Rice, Livonia, MI
Important Links
Court Reporters Act, 28 USC Section 753. The Benefits of Realtime video.
News
Work Measurement Study Updates – Instructions and updates. Congratulations NEW FCRR recipients! Find your Circuit Rep. Visit the Gallery of Shorthand. Obtain an Employer Identification Number – If you’ve ever wondered how to get an EIN, the Internal Revenue Service’s website has the information for you. You will need the Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number […]
FCRR Exam & Speed Contest practice materials
The FCRR Examination Practice Series III USB drive contains the one-minute warm-up and two five-minute tests from five previously given FCRR Examinations at 200 wpm. Subject matter, witness names, and proper nouns for each examination are contained in the notes found in the USB packaging. The Honorable John R. Tunheim Realtime Speed Contest Practice Series […]
Court Reporting as a Career
USCRA focuses its attention on matters that affect court reporters who work in the United States District Court. The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) has a broader focus because they represent reporters working in all fields (i.e. freelance, deposition, official, captioning). In this capacity, NCRA maintains a list of certified schools. If you are interested in […]
Your Association
USCRA conducts board meetings and CEU-qualified seminars at its spring MidYear meeting and Annual Convention in autumn. And our quarterly publication, The Circuit Rider, contains articles geared to enhancing your career in the US District Court. We have several programs to help increase your income. USCRA offers four FCRR testing opportunities per year to obtain […]