Have you been thinking about a career in legal videography? Do you have experience with video cameras, mixers, and lighting? Are you interested in preserving the legal record? NCRA is looking for people to turn their videography skills into a successful career by training to become a Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS).
Registration for the CLVS Production Exam opens on Sept. 21. The exam, being held Nov. 13-14 at NCRA headquarters in Reston, Va., is a crucial step in earning a certification that demonstrates your expertise in all aspects of legal videography — from capturing court proceedings to producing accurate and timely video products.
During the Production Exam, candidates will run the show at a staged deposition and be graded on their ability to follow video deposition guidelines and to produce a usable, high-quality video of the deposition.
Candidates who attend a November exam date may also register for the optional Hands-on Training that is held in conjunction with the Production Exam. This interactive session will take place Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12. Candidates are strongly encouraged to take this training offered prior to the Production Exam. During the Hands-on Training, CLVS candidates have the opportunity to participate in a mock deposition and gain valuable experience with a camera similar to the one they will use during their test.
Prior to taking the November Production Exam, candidates must have taken the mandatory CLVS Certification Education, which is available online through the NCRA Learning Center.
Important dates:
- Registration: Sept. 21-Oct. 31
- Hands-on Training: afternoon of Nov. 12
- Production Exam: Nov. 13-14
A third step in the CLVS credentialing process is to take and pass the CLVS Written Knowledge Test (WKT). Candidates for the WKT are required to complete the mandatory CLVS Certification Education online first, as questions on the exam are developed from the educational materials provided. Registration for the next WKT testing period is currently open through Sept. 20 for testing in October. Additional testing dates and information can be found here.
Pricing
- Production Exam: $325 for NCRA members | $425 nonmembers
- Hands-on Training: $200 for NCRA members | $300 for nonmembers
The CLVS Production Exam and Hands-on Training are administered twice a year, in spring and fall. For cost and registration information for the CLVS Mandatory Certification Workshop and the CLVS WKT, visit NCRA.org/CLVS.
NCRA members who hold another credential, such as the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), can earn 0.25 PDC each after passing the CLVS Written Knowledge Test and the CLVS Production Exam.
Please visit NCRA.org/CLVS for additional information. If you have any questions, email clvs@ncra.org.
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