Scalable Online Training for the Next Generation of Legal Professionals

BlueLedge is a premier online training provider specializing in digital court reporting and legal transcription, trusted by courthouses, court reporting agencies, transcription companies, and educational institutions.

WHY ORGANIZATIONS USE BLUELEDGE

As a recognized leader in the field, BlueLedge offers AAERT-approved training programs designed for remote accessibility, self-paced learning with instructor support, and flexible 24/7 open enrollment. Our online learning platform empowers students worldwide to advance their careers in the legal industry.

• Courthouses use BlueLedge to train digital reporters and transcription staff in courtroom procedures, legal terminology, and professional standards. Our program helps maintain consistency across departments and provides flexible, self-paced training that fits court schedules.
  
  
• Court Reporting Agencies & Transcription Companies rely on BlueLedge to standardize onboarding, skill development, and quality expectations. Our training programs support ongoing professional development and help agencies build sustainable workforce pipelines in response to industry staffing challenges.
  
  
• Educational Institutions partner with BlueLedge to offer career-ready legal training programs aligned with current industry needs. AAERT-approved curriculum prepares students for real-world roles in digital court reporting and legal transcription while enabling schools to expand access through flexible, online delivery models.

Whether preparing students for entry-level roles, onboarding new hires, or upskilling existing staff, BlueLedge provides scalable, industry-recognized training that meets the evolving needs of the legal profession.

FAQs

▸ Do you offer volume discounts?
Yes. Volume discounts are available. We also offer monthly billing options. Please contact info@blueledge.com for more information.
      
▸ Do you allow for rebranding?
Yes. BlueLedge offers the option to integrate our learning management system (LMS) with your website and branding. We can change colors, logos, login screen layouts, and connect it all directly to your web domain.

▸ Can I receive progress reports for my students?
Yes. With integration, you can stay informed with automated progress notifications and access to your admin portal.

▸ Can you create custom courses?
BlueLedge's curriculum development team can create custom courses and packages tailored to your needs. Whether it is a course on state guidelines or a particular piece of equipment or software you use, we are here to help.

FOCUSED EDUCATION
Our courses deliver industry-specific training for capturing and transcribing legal proceedings.

PROFESSIONALS ON-THE-GO
Our classroom accelerates learning with a wide range of accessibility, while allowing students to learn at their own pace.

DYNAMIC CONTENT
Our curriculum drives engagement through interactive and multimedia lessons.

A digital reporter is a trained professional who attends depositions, court hearings, and other legal proceedings to capture the verbatim record using high-quality digital audio equipment. They will need to feel comfortable speaking directly with clients and have the ability to obtain a notary public commission. The work environment for this position may include remote proceedings and/or in-person proceedings.

In the digital reporting BlueLedge courses, students learn how to work with digital reporting software and equipment, legal procedure and terminology, professional/ethical conduct, and the process of covering a proceeding, from beginning to end. Additionally, students can become trained in legal transcription as well so that they can both capture the proceeding and produce the final transcript.

A legal transcriptionist is responsible for creating an accurate transcript of what was said on the record during a legal proceeding using Microsoft Word or other industry specific software. They will need to be able to sit and concentrate for long periods of time and be detail oriented in order to produce error-free transcripts.

In the legal transcription BlueLedge courses, students learn how to work with transcription software and equipment, legal procedure and terminology, and to correctly format legal transcripts, while using proper English, grammar, and punctuation. Additionally, students can become trained in digital reporting as well so that they can both capture the proceeding and produce the final transcript.

There is a serious stenographic court reporter shortage. Stenographers are retiring in record numbers and fewer professionals are joining the field. As advancements in technology continue to transform the legal industry, digital reporting has gained momentum in order to fill the gap.

30%

Of stenographers
are 60+ years of age

200

Average number of stenographers ENTERING the market each year

1,120

Average number of stenographers RETIRING each year

Our innovative curriculum is built to prepare professionals for today’s modern world. Proper training is needed to produce digital court reporters and transcribers that meet the industry’s high standards.

From learning how to set up equipment to producing accurate transcripts, BlueLedge provides the training needed to prepare for certification.

To learn about the use of digital reporting in your area, please review rules in your jurisdiction.

AAERT-Approved Courses

Our curriculum has successfully passed a rigorous evaluation process by the nationally-recognized governing association for digital/ electronic reporters and legal transcribers to ensure the highest-quality training.