What does PCRA mean in LAW & LEGAL

The Pennsylvania Court Reporters Association (PCRA) is a professional organization dedicated to excellence in court reporting and related services. It was founded in 1902 to promote education, communication, and ethical practice amongst its members.

The mission of the PCRA is to advance the court reporting profession throughout Pennsylvania and beyond by providing continuing education opportunities, facilitating communication between members and promoting ethical practices within the field.

Yes, PCRA offers a variety of educational programs and services for both experienced professionals as well as those who are just beginning their careers in court reporting. These include workshops, seminars, webinars, conferences, publications and other materials.

Members of PCRA can participate in networking events with fellow reporters; attend training workshops; join committees; serve on boards; mentor students; vote on policies impacting their profession; receive discounts on individual purchases; gain access to library resources; become active on social media outlets; and much more!

Yes! Some benefits include certification verification services; discounted rates at conferences/seminars/workshops/etc.; access to member-only email listservs; discounts on products & services through vendors such as FedEx & Office Depot; legislative advocacy updates; newsletters & magazines with featured articles about current developments in court reporting & transcription technology; access to job postings with potential employers around the nation; discounted legal malpractice insurance coverage provided by trusted companies such as LAWPRO® Professional Liability Corp.; free subscriptions to online CEU tracking systems — plus many more exciting perks!