LAA UPDATE: The LAA have announced that their new bulk upload portal will go live in February 2026. Lawsyst team are pleased to share that our systems are ready for the new changes. There is nothing new to learn in Lawsyst but please ensure that you are abreast with the new SaBC portal. Please note that you will no longer be able to create claims on the SaBC portal. You must upload the bulk-upload file each month even if with zero claims. Secondly, the new SaBC portal will allow one bulk-upload per contract each month. Previously providers were able to upload one bulk upload file for multiple contracts. This means that the providers will need to allow more time for the billing purposes. Finally, the LAA will require retrospect bulk-upload files that must include the 'New Fee Code' to be uploaded for the contingency period. We are pleased to share that Lawsyst system supports creation of bulk-upload files in the new format for any previous months.     We are hiring. If you have experience in the legal tech industry, we would love to talk to you. Please send your CV to info@lawsyst.co.uk    

Welfare Benefits Legal Aid (LAA) Hourly Rates Calculator

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Calculate the correct Legal Aid hourly rates for Welfare Benefits matters. Designed for solicitors and law firms working under the civil legal aid contract, with National and London rates applied automatically by date.

Posted On: 10 Feb 2026
Created By: LAA Desk
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Legal Aid Hourly Rate Calculator for Welfare Benefits

This calculator has been developed to assist solicitors and law firms handling Welfare Benefits cases funded under the civil legal aid scheme. It provides a straightforward way for Welfare Benefits practitioners to confirm the correct hourly rate applicable to work undertaken in tribunal hearings or court proceedings.

By selecting the relevant date, the tool automatically calculates the applicable rate and allows users to switch between National and London rates as required. The Lawsyst team maintains this calculator to reflect current Legal Aid Agency fee guidance and updates as they are introduced.

Comments and suggestions are welcomed and help inform future improvements to this tool.