i got a contract with a school to deploy a solution , i came up with an agreement but the school insisted they wanted their lawyer to draft the agreement so i can preview it and sign. Just this afternoon the lawyer called to tell me that i have to pay legal fees , i was wondering why i should pay him any fee since i was'nt the one that hired him in the first place , he said it is a new law for both client and contractor to pay legal fees. Please advice , cos its kinda funny . !

I believe he is a very hungry lawyer looking for how to collect money from both sides. Normally if you brought the lawyer it's your responsibility to pay him the legal fees but since it's the schools lawyer then it's not your responsibility.
If he insist, tell him that you also have a lawyer who will help you review the terms of the contract agreement and you have to pay his legal fee. Tell the school as well because it's not your responsibility but theirs

OhiGentle:
I believe he is a very hungry lawyer looking for how to collect money from both sides. Normally if you brought the lawyer it's your responsibility to pay him the legal fees but since it's the schools lawyer then it's not your responsibility.
If he insist, tell him that you also have a lawyer who will help you review the terms of the contract agreement and you have to pay his legal fee. Tell the school as well because it's not your responsibility but theirs

Thanks boss