The cheeky video - in which "Nicky Z featuring M.C Drizzle" rap out "Clerkship Paradise" - features references to bludging and Tim tams, a fair amount of gold bling, and fairly ordinary (i.e. dismal) singing by the suited-up "Marginalised Mallies Males".

The clip - which is rapidly notching up clicks on Youtube (more than 600 at last count) - has the backing of the firm and is recognised as being a bit of fun, though they are certainly not fearful of losing potential graduates to a hot music deal any time soon.

"Some of our summer clerks put the clip together as a bit of fun and it's something of an annual tradition," said a firm spokesperson today.

"But based on the quality of the performances, I suspect their future in the law is more assured than any future they might have in the music business."

Make up your own mind and check out the clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNLmF51s3iA