# The Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013, Paragraph 1: Interpretation


(1) Unless different provision is made, words and expressions used in this Schedule have the same meaning as in the relevant contact.
(2) In this Schedule, “Senior Solicitor” means a solicitor with over eight years' qualified experience.
Table 1: Provider Hourly Rates
Item
Grade
Inside London (hourly rate)
Outside London (hourly rate)
Preparation
Senior Solicitor
£75.27
£71.55
Other Solicitor
£63.80
£60.75
Trainee Solicitor
£45.90
£40.17
Conference with counsel
Senior Solicitor
£75.27
£71.55
Other Solicitor
£63.80
£60.75
Trainee Solicitor
£45.90
£40.17
Attendance at hearing
Senior Solicitor
£57.05
£57.05
Other Solicitor
£45.90
£45.90
Trainee Solicitor
£27.68
£27.68
Advocacy (by solicitor)
Senior Solicitor
£87.08
£87.08
Other Solicitor
£75.60
£75.60
Travel and waiting
Senior Solicitor
£22.28
£22.28
Other Solicitor
£22.28
£22.28
Trainee Solicitor
£11.25
£11.25
Table 2: Barrister rates
Item
Category
Fixed rate
Brief fee
Junior Counsel
£900
Queen's Counsel
£1800
Refresher fee
Junior Counsel
£450
Queen's Counsel
£630

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/422/schedule/4/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-legal-aid-remuneration-regulations-2013/schedule-4/paragraph-1
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