Level 6Degree apprenticeship · BSc/BA
Costs lawyer
Costs lawyers are qualified experts in legal costs. They can advise clients on issues like litigation costs, the cost of legal services, such as, solicitors’ or barristers’ fees, and legal aid costs. They have a…
Typical duration
4 years
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Legal, finance and accounting
Standard ref
ST1400
Role overview
The Costs Lawyer apprenticeship trains you in the specialist legal discipline of legal costs, covering the drafting, negotiation and litigation of costs arising from court proceedings. You will study the Civil Procedure Rules, detailed assessment and the settlement of costs disputes. This Level 6 apprenticeship leads to qualification and regulation as a Costs Lawyer by the Costs Lawyer Standards Board.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.