Time and time again, the court reporting profession has proven to be a lucrative and prosperous career path. The 2013-2014 Court Reporting Industry Outlook Report says that by 2018 there will be 5,500 new court reporter jobs available. Even as a freelance reporter, it is a career that pays six figures and allows you to set your own schedule. Sounds almost too good to be true! So where does one go to become a Certified Shorthand Reporter, or, CSR? Here is a list of 10 popular court reporting schools in the country in no particular order.