About ACLT
The UK’s Leading Provider of Costs Lawyer Training
For over 12 years, ACL Training has been the only CLSB-accredited Costs Lawyer training provider, delivering high-quality, flexible learning to advance your career.
The Training Provider for the
Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL)
We provide a practical, career-focused pathway to qualifying as a Costs Lawyer. Our flexible training is designed for working professionals, allowing you to develop the specialist skills needed to manage legal costs, advocate in court, and advance your career while balancing study with work.
As the training arm of the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL), ACLT delivers industry-recognised education that meets the highest professional and regulatory standards. Our relationship with ACL ensures that graduates receive a structured and accredited pathway to becoming a qualified Costs Lawyer.
ACLT Governance
Expert-Led Training from Industry Professionals
At ACLT, our team of experienced Costs Lawyers, legal educators, and industry experts are committed to delivering high-quality training that drives success in costs law. With extensive backgrounds in legal practice, advocacy, and education, they provide practical, client-focused learning designed to equip professionals with the expertise needed to excel.
Whether you’re looking to advance your own career or develop a highly skilled costs team within your firm, our training ensures comprehensive knowledge, strong advocacy skills, and a deep understanding of costs litigation. Our structured and accredited programmes help individuals gain professional recognition while enabling firms to strengthen their legal capabilities, improve cost management strategies, and enhance revenue opportunities.
Find out more about the ACLT Governance and Board.
Ensuring Excellence in Costs Lawyer Training
The Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) and ACL Training (ACLT) work together to uphold the integrity of the Costs Lawyer profession by delivering high-quality, CLSB-accredited training. As the training arm of ACL, ACLT ensures that all trainees receive a structured education that meets industry and regulatory standards.
The ACLT Board operates independently, overseeing educational policy and maintaining academic excellence. Our governance structure fosters innovation, best practice, and continuous improvement, ensuring that our courses remain relevant and aligned with the evolving needs of both individuals and law firms.
The Costs Lawyer Standards Board (CLSB) sets the competency framework for Costs Lawyers, with responsibility for quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Through a collaborative governance structure involving ACL, ACLT, and CLSB oversight, we ensure a credible, structured, and recognised pathway to qualification.
Find out more about the Association of Costs Lawyers below.
Benefits of ACL Membership
All ACLT students automatically become trainee members of the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL), the professional association for Costs Lawyers in England and Wales. On qualification, you can apply for ACL membership, providing access to ongoing professional development, networking opportunities, and industry resources.
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Insights
ACLT Course Coordinator – CLOSED
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 […]
ACLT roundtable: Costs Lawyers at the heart of the litigation process
It may be easy for outsiders to think that being a Costs Lawyer is a narrow, dry job that involves little more than going through files of completed cases and counting letters. That may have been the case once upon a time but, as a roundtable organised recently by ACL Training heard, nothing could be […]
Myth-Busting – The Truth About Becoming a Costs Lawyer
If you’re working in legal costs, whether as a costs draftsperson, paralegal, or another related role, you’ve probably heard some conflicting information about what it takes to become a Costs Lawyer. From the length of qualification to the kinds of work Costs Lawyers actually do, myths about this profession persist, potentially holding people back from […]
Costs law is forever changing, which excites me as I know there will be ample opportunities to evolve throughout my career and develop through further training. Unlike other areas of law, you get vast exposure to many differing fields.
Costs law keeps you on your toes, it is fast-paced and forever changing and allows you to gain experience in differing areas such as advocacy, drafting and advising. It doesn’t get more contentious than costs.