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legal aid Interpreting services in the UK
We have supplied interpreters to solicitors and barristers for over 20 years, in person or remotely, and legal aid funded cases are daily work for us.
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About
At LITS, we provide professional interpreting services for Legal Aid cases across criminal, civil, immigration, and family law. Our interpreters are fully qualified, experienced in legal and procedural terminology, and trusted by solicitors, barristers, and public authorities nationwide. In courtrooms, police stations, or client meetings, clear and impartial interpreting can make the difference between a fair hearing and a misunderstanding that jeopardises proceedings. With LITS, you can rely on interpreters who deliver every word with accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
We work with Legal Aid solicitors on interpreting for every stage of a case, from police interviews and solicitor conferences to hearings and expert appointments, and our charges sit within the Legal Aid Agency’s published rates.
For criminal Legal Aid work, we follow the Criminal Bills Assessment Manual, and for family law matters, we adhere to the Civil Finance Handbook.
Use Cases
What We Interpret Under Legal Aid
Court hearings and tribunals
Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting for magistrates’, crown, and family court hearings, as well as tribunal sessions.
police interviews & criminal proceedings
Clear and impartial interpreting during interviews, charge readings, bail hearings, and legal consultations.
family law & care cases
Sensitive, confidential interpreting for social services meetings, parental assessments, and family court hearings.
immigration & asylum hearings
Interpreting for Home Office interviews, appeal tribunals, and solicitor–client conferences to ensure procedural fairness.
medical & expert appointments
Support during psychiatric evaluations, medical assessments, and expert testimony in both civil and criminal contexts.
client consultations & preparatory meetings
Professional and reliable interpreting for solicitor conferences, case reviews, and pre-hearing discussions — ensuring clear communication at every stage.
Why Choose LITS for Legal Aid Interpreting?
- Decades of experience working on LAA-funded criminal, family, and immigration cases.
Qualified interpreters
For court, police and Home Office work, our interpreters are NRPSI-registered or members of ITI.Native-speaking Linguists
Each one of our interpreters has in-depth cultural and sector knowledge.Flexible service delivery
Remote and in-person options tailored to each case.20+ years of expertise
20+ years supporting law firms, barristers, and public institutions across the UK.
How it Works
Legal aid compliance, disbursements and cost effiency
At LITS, we follow the incumbent Criminal Bills Assessment Manual for criminal Legal Aid cases and the Civil Finances Handbook for family law matters, both issued by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
We understand the financial pressures of Legal Aid work. Our interpreting services are billed as disbursements in accordance with LAA guidelines, with clear quotes provided in advance. We work efficiently and transparently to deliver cost-effective, professional interpreting without compromising on quality — helping solicitors maintain control of budgets while ensuring clients receive fair and accurate representation.
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Get a quote today
If you're a solicitor or legal professional booking an interpreter for a legal aid case, LITS is here to help. Our interpreters cover over 300 languages, with fast availability for both remote and in-person cases. Not sure whether the court or your side books the interpreter? See who books the interpreter at court and at a tribunal.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote — and ensure your legal aid cases are supported by interpreters you can trust.
