---
title: "Draft costs submissions from the costs file"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/arbitration-and-alternative-dispute-resolution/draft-costs-submissions-from-the-costs-file"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A6-T1-R11"
practice_area: "Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Draft costs submissions from the costs file

> From the costs ledger and the award on liability, draft a costs submission structure with proposed categories and a list of items that need invoices.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/arbitration-and-alternative-dispute-resolution/draft-costs-submissions-from-the-costs-file  
Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution](https://ailawframework.com/practice/arbitration-and-alternative-dispute-resolution.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | From the costs ledger and the award on liability, draft a costs submission structure with proposed categories and a list of items that need invoices. |
| What the lawyer must review | Decide recoverability and proportionality yourself Check the costs rules of the seat and the applicable rules |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

The responsible lawyer reviews the work against the instructions, sources and intended use.

- What the AI does: Potential support includes preparing preliminary structure or wording and summarising source material. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope.
- What the lawyer does: Set the scope, verify the evidence, resolve exceptions and approve the final output for its intended use.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Suggested checking approach based on the task guidance. Complete the assessment for the actual tool, information and jurisdiction.
- Why: The plan reflects the described work and review requirements. Policy colours are not used to determine permission or checking.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Trace every relied-on figure to its source, confirm dates and assumptions, and independently recalculate totals or derived amounts.
2. Confirm that the actual tool, feature and processing terms permit use of this information, including access, retention, training and disclosure conditions.
3. Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
4. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
5. Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.

## Notes

- Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/arbitration-and-alternative-dispute-resolution/draft-costs-submissions-from-the-costs-file/united-states.md) | Yellow |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*