> I know someone who works there will probably say it's not that good
I'm reliably informed that with laptops, remote working and a slightly more mercenary feel to the bar, a significant number of new graduates just don't place as much value in joining a chambers as they used to. Furthermore, a lot of the duties of clerks, once completely indispensible, can now be fairly easily absorbed by the barrister.
This feeling is understandable; I'm sure it can be difficult to justify the rent of a desk or room - all the nice feature you've mentioned are not things you can immediately put a £ amount to.
I'm reliably informed that with laptops, remote working and a slightly more mercenary feel to the bar, a significant number of new graduates just don't place as much value in joining a chambers as they used to. Furthermore, a lot of the duties of clerks, once completely indispensible, can now be fairly easily absorbed by the barrister.
This feeling is understandable; I'm sure it can be difficult to justify the rent of a desk or room - all the nice feature you've mentioned are not things you can immediately put a £ amount to.
Middle Temple is certainly a lovely place though.