Calculate Legal Aid hourly rates and fixed fees for Immigration and Asylum work, including bolt-on payments, detention centre fees and JR form-filling rates. Supports SaBC bulk upload creation with National and London rates.
This calculator is designed for solicitors and law firms undertaking Immigration and Asylum work under the civil legal aid contract. It provides practitioners with a clear and reliable way to calculate the correct hourly rates and fixed fees applicable to Immigration and Asylum matters, including work carried out in courts, detention centres, and tribunal proceedings.
The calculator automatically applies the correct rates based on the selected date and allows users to view either National or London rates. It also takes account of bolt-on payments, detention centre fees, and applicable Judicial Review form-filling rates, helping practitioners determine whether work should be claimed on a fixed fee or hourly basis.
In addition, the calculator supports the creation of SaBC-compliant bulk upload files, assisting firms with accurate reporting and submission of Immigration and Asylum claims to the Legal Aid Agency. The Lawsyst team maintains this tool to ensure rates and calculations remain aligned with current LAA guidance.