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GGU 2021 National Mock Trial Competition: FINAL TRIAL

Apprentices protecting the record: Sierra Zanghi (WA), Chandler Alvino (CA), and Shai Stevens (CT)

Apprentice reporter Sierra Zanghi nailed her Reporter's Admonition (beginning at 2:45 minutes after Judge Proudfoot's introduction).

What Judge Proudfoot said to the law students after Sierra's admonition had a huge impact (3:34 to 3:55):

"It is your obligation to pay attention to the court reporter and make sure that if she's having any difficulty hearing or understanding you, you adjust it appropriately. If the matter requires that I step in, I believe that is certainly going to reflect on my score of you. And the evaluators, that's up to their discretion."

At the end of the trial, Judge Proudfoot said to my apprentices:

"I would like to thank the court reporters. You enhanced the ability to get through this trial. You did not hinder it in any way. And it's very much appreciated by advocates and judges. I hope that those transcripts will come out really well."

On behalf of court reporters everywhere, thank you, Judge Proudfoot!

Because of her clear, powerful instructions, Sierra, Chandler, and Shai were able to capture the record without needing to interrupt, even though Chandler reported expert witness testimony of two very fast-talking law students.

Why join my program?

WHAT YOU GAIN

Confidence through powerful "learn my doing" experiences
Understanding your legal, ethical, and professional duties as a working reporter
Learning how to create and practice your Reporter’s Admonition; swear in witnesses; interrupt for the integrity of the record; and read back in team Zooms
Knowledge of how to create, edit, and produce rough drafts or final transcripts
Belonging to a supportive community of your peers

SUPPORT & RESOURCES

Case files, exhibits, dictionaries, and participants’ names
Rough draft transcript templates with disclaimers
Breathwork and coaching support, tips, and practices
One-on-one transcript reviews and feedback
Professional guidance and mentorship online and in person

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Resolute, courageous, and reliable steno (machine and voice) court reporting students writing at a minimum of 200 wpm, and newly licensed court reporters.

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GGU 2021 National Mock Trial Competition: FINAL TRIAL

Apprentices protecting the record: Sierra Zanghi (WA), Chandler Alvino (CA), and Shai Stevens (CT)

Why join my program?