Hunter Weeks Pursues Court Reporting Career After Inspiration from Depp-Heard Trial
Hunter Weeks, a resident of Vicksburg, Mississippi, was inspired to pursue a career in court reporting after closely following the 2022 Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial. The trial's ability to channel intense emotions and personal histories through the structured court system captivated his interest, leading him to enroll in the NCRA A to Z Intro to Steno Machine Shorthand program. Weeks, an English major, subsequently began a court reporting track at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Mississippi. Despite facing challenges, including a mid-program change in steno theory from Magnum Steno to StenEd due to an instructor's departure, he has completed the two-year program. He is now independently working to achieve the necessary speed and accuracy to pass the certification test, with the ultimate goal of becoming an official court reporter. His background in English and fascination with language have been instrumental in his journey, helping him appreciate the nuances of spoken communication in legal ... 
