Legal Aid Rates Explained
Complete guide to Legal Aid Agency translation rates. Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
Understanding LAA Translation Rates
The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) sets maximum rates for translation services in legally aided cases. These rates are prescribed by regulation and apply to all LAA-funded translation work across England and Wales.
For civil and family cases, translation rates are governed by the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013. The LAA Guidance on the Remuneration of Expert Witnesses confirms that a rate of £100 per 1,000 words is accepted without the need for prior authority.
For criminal cases, rates are set by the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (Schedule 5). The current maximum rate for document translation is £109 per 1,000 words.
We work at these prescribed rates with no hidden fees or surcharges. Certification, formatting, and digital delivery are included in the per-word rate.
Civil & Criminal Cases
£100
per 1,000 source words (10p/word)
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What Is Included in the Rate
- Professional translation by a qualified legal linguist with relevant expertise
- Quality review by a second linguist for accuracy and completeness
- Certification with company stamp and signed statement of accuracy
- Document formatting to match the original layout including page numbers and exhibit references
- Digital delivery as a high-resolution PDF by email
- No surcharge for urgent delivery — standard and urgent orders are priced the same per word
- No extra charge for certification — certification is included in every translation
- Free corrections if any amendments are needed after delivery
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