TCRA ONLINE SEMINARS
Most of our online seminars are NCRA approved. Most states only require CE seminars be approved by NCRA. It is the court reporter's individual responsibility to verify acceptance by their state.
Note: NCRA’s reporting requirements have changed. You can review them here: NCRA CEU submission form. It is the court reporter's responsibility to submit these CEUs to NCRA and to any state or association in order to receive credit. NCRA will charge a submission fee for any seminar that is not live.
Please note that we allow you to view an online seminar without charge. However, Certificates of Completion are only issued after the test is completed and submitted and payment is received.
It is the court reporter's responsibility to ensure that he/she does not duplicate a seminar when completing an online seminar (choosing an online seminar that was already attended live). Please refer to your Certificates of Completion for exact seminars completed as part of a live seminar if you have attended TCRA Conventions or seminars in 2023. 2024, 2025 or 2026.
INSTRUCTIONS: Select an online seminar from the list and print or download the test for that seminar. View the seminar by clicking the link to that seminar and answer the test questions. When you have completed the test, you can upload your test(s) and pay for your seminar(s) here. Your test(s) will be graded, and if you have received a score of at least 70% you will be emailed Certificates of Completion within 48 hours.
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The following is a listing of currently available online seminars:
SCOPES TRIAL SEMINAR (2023) 0.15 CEUs
Rhea County, Tennessee, became famous in American legal circles as a result of the John T. Scopes trial in 1925 on the issue of the prohibition of the teaching of the theory of evolution of man from lower animals in schools and universities under the Tennessee statute (Butler Act) enacted by the Tennessee Legislature in March, 1925. The trial, commonly known as the “Monkey Trial,” was later the basis of the fictionalized book “Inherit the Wind.” This seminar specifically focuses on the court reporters and their methods to provide a transcript during this famous trial.
Member $30 - Nonmember $45
THE FUTURE OF LAW AND THE ROLE OF COURT REPORTERS IN A CHANGING LEGAL LANDSCAPE SEMINAR (2025) 0.15 CEUs
Explore how legal proceedings, especially in family law, are evolving with technology, virtual hearings, and AI assisted documentation. See discussion on the increasing importance of accurate records in an era of misinformation, self-represented litigants, and online disputes. Highlights of how court reporters are the keepers of truth in an ever-changing justice system. See tips to use AI as a tool to improve the practice of law and our experience as professionals.
The Future of Law Seminar Video
Member $30 - Nonmember $45
EMBRACING THE FUTURE TOWNE HALL SEMINAR (2025) 0.10 CEUs
Join Amber and Sarah as they review concerns currently facing Tennessee court reporters. They will bring information and ideas to the group on how to address these issues and what you, as a reporter, can do to help make sure the reporting profession is protected.
Embracing the Future Towne Hall Video
Member $30 - Nonmember $45
FROM SPEECH TO TEXT: EXPLORING THE WORLD OF VOICE WRITING SEMINAR (2025) 0.20 CEUs
This presentation provides comprehensive information on an alternative method that leads to the gold standard in the court reporting and CART/captioning industry: voice writing. The topics to be covered include: an introduction to voice writing, the benefits of becoming a voice writer, the differences between voice writing and machine transcription available certifications for voice writers, CAT software, an overview of Dragon, educational pathways, a live demo, vocabulary essentials, and what are voice commands. By the end of this presentation you'll have a clear understanding of voice writing and its impact on the court reporting and captioning industry, along with practical insights to get started. THIS WAS NOT APPROVED BY NCRA. THIS WAS APPROVED BY TCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Member $30 - Nonmember $45
LEGAL CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS SEMINAR (2025) 0.10 CEUs
NCRA Vice President, Cathy Penniston, brings you up to date on what your obligations are under NCRA's Code of Professional Ethics. This presentation is designed to provide an overview of the basic principles of the Code and how to apply them to common scenarios faced by reporters today. It includes a discussion of the Advisory Opinions as promulgated by the Committee on Professional Ethics.
Legal Code of Professional Ethics Video
Member $30 - Nonmember $45
TECHNOLOGY IN THE LEGAL PROCESS, NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE SEMINAR (2025) 0.15 CEUs
Let's explore how our job as guardians of the record plays a part in legal proceedings from beginning to end. Gain insight into all the different technologies used to enhance efficiency to streamline the judicial process and make it more effective.
Technology in the Legal Process Video
Member $30 - Nonmember $45
JEOPARDIZING JUSTICE SEMINAR (2025) 0.15 CEUs
Jeopardizing Justice will provide an informational discussion designed to educate members on how to advocate for our profession when engaging with the Bench, Bar. and legal professionals. This session will share facts and talking points that will prepare you to speak intelligently about the risks and liabilities of Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) and Artifical Intelligence (AI) in legal proceedings, including concerns over accuracy, confidentiality, and the potential impacts on the rights of the public and their access to justice.
Member $30 - Nonmember $45
NCRA BOOTCAMP RECAP SEMINAR (2025) 0.15 CEUs
In this seminar, attendees will be presented with information on what a lobbyist's role is, how to engage in grassroots movements, how to create and present a bill, and how to advocate for the court reporting profession. Attendees will also have a chance to exercise their advocacy training in front of the group by utilizing skills learned during the seminar.
Member $30 - Nonmember $45
DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HOUSE OFFICE OF OFFICIAL REPORTER SEMINAR (2025) 0.15 CEUs
Our team will provide a glimpse of the long History of the House Office of Official Reporters, discuss the general organizational structure and types of support services that the House Office of Official Reporters provides to the United States of Representatives, and finally offer a synopsis of the day in the life of a reporter working on Capitol Hill, including the House Office of Official Reporters play for significant historial events, such as the President's State of the Union Address, Other Joint Sessions and Meetings of Congress, special investigations and select committees of Congress and the Inauguration of the President.
Day in the Life of a House Office of Official Reporter Video
Member $30 - Nonmember $45
