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.
Find out more about the Association of Costs Lawyers
Insights
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Shaping the Future of the Costs Lawyer Profession
National Apprenticeship Week 2026 feels particularly significant for us at ACL Training (ACLT). We are at an exciting stage in our progression to delivery of the Costs Lawyer Apprenticeship. Not only this, but it coincides with our major milestone in our own history as it has been 25 years since ACLT was incorporated. Twenty five […]
A Year into the CLPQ: Lessons, Challenges and Real-World Wins
Twelve months ago, Sarah Jane Lewis shared why she chose the Costs Lawyer Professional Qualification (CLPQ), giving us a glimpse into the early stages of balancing work, study, and ambition. Now, a year in and halfway through the course, she’s reflecting on how the past year has shaped her skills, confidence and career direction. In […]
Qualifying as a Costs Lawyer: Recognition and Regulation
If you’re considering a career in law and want a role that blends litigation strategy, financial management, and client impact, qualifying as a Costs Lawyer could be the path for you. The Costs Lawyer Professional Qualification (CLPQ) offers a clear route into a regulated profession that plays a vital role in the justice system. Thinking […]
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.