Calculate Legal Aid hourly rates for Magistrates’ and Crown Court work, including PRO, PROE, PROF, PEOJ and related fee categories. Covers London and National rates, designated courts, travel and waiting time.
This Legal Aid hourly rate calculator is designed for solicitors and law firms undertaking Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court work under the criminal Legal Aid contract. It assists practitioners in identifying the correct hourly rates applicable to a wide range of criminal proceedings, including claims under PRO, PROE, PROF, PEOJ, PROK, PROL, PROP, PROT and PROW fee categories.
The calculator automatically applies the appropriate rates based on the date selected and allows users to view either National or London rates, as applicable. It also takes account of whether work was carried out in designated or undesignated courts, ensuring that the correct rate structure is applied.
In addition, the calculator supports accurate claims for travel time and waiting time, helping firms ensure these elements are billed correctly in accordance with Legal Aid Agency guidance. For confiscation proceedings and CRM7-related billing, please contact the Lawsyst team to find out more about additional functionality and support.