Become a Qualified
Costs Lawyer – Accredited
Training with ACLT

ACLT is the only Costs Lawyer Standards Board accredited provider offering the qualifying course for those wishing to practice as Costs Lawyers in England & Wales.

CLPQ September 2025 Applications Now Open – Apply by Friday, 15 August

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Costs Lawyer Professional Qualification (CLPQ)

The recognised route to becoming a qualified Costs Lawyer. Our two-year, part-time programme equips you with the legal expertise, advocacy rights, and industry-recognised qualification needed to excel in costs law. Designed for working professionals, the course provides the flexibility to study while you gain practical experience.

What You’ll Learn

Year 1: Building Strong Legal Foundations

  • Contract Law – Understanding the enforceability of legal agreements
  • Law of Tort – Analysing negligence and liability in civil cases
  • Civil Litigation – Managing disputes and procedural rules
  • Professional Standards & Ethics – Adhering to industry regulations

Year 2: Specialist Training in Costs Law and Advocacy

  • Costs Pleadings – the recovery or challenge of costs
  • Legal Aid – the mechanics of legal aid funding for costs in criminal and civil litigation
  • Lawyer-Client – the law relating to funding arrangements, contracts of retainer and costs between lawyer and client.
  • Practice & Procedure – the principles of case and costs management of claims progressing through the civil litigation system

CLPQ September 2025 Applications Now Open – Apply by Friday, 15 August

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How to Apply for the Costs Lawyer Professional Qualification (CLPQ) in the UK and What You Need to Know Before You Do

Thinking about a legal career with impact, flexibility and progression? The Costs Lawyer Professional Qualification (CLPQ) could be your ideal route. This guide explains how to apply for the CLPQ, covering eligibility, course content and the benefits of qualifying as a regulated Costs Lawyer in England and Wales. In today’s legal landscape, costs law is gaining new visibility. […]

Balancing Study and Work – How to Stay on Track While Training as a Costs Lawyer

Balancing a full-time job with studying for a professional legal qualification is a significant challenge. For many people working toward the Costs Lawyer Professional Qualification (CLPQ), the course is just one part of a busy timetable – with work deadlines, personal commitments, and often financial responsibilities all running in parallel. The CLPQ is structured as […]

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Working Pattern: Part time – 15 hours per week, although variable working hours may be available.Reports to: Head of OperationsSalary: £10,400 p/aLocation: Remote (with occasional UK travel)Application: Please apply with CV and covering letter to [email protected] by 14 April 2025. Summary The Association of Costs Lawyer Training (ACLT) is the leading provider of professional qualifications […]

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