Answer:

BAREXAM

Answer	Crossword Clue
BAREXAM	"I drink like a fish, so I know I'll pass the ..."
BAREXAM	Legal challenge
BAREXAM	Two-day ordeal, usually

BAREXAM	Legal hurdle
BAREXAM	Practice preceder
BAREXAM	Something taken before practicing
BAREXAM	Practice requirement?
BAREXAM	Something passed on the way to court?
BAREXAM	Practice test?
BAREXAM	Need to practice?
BAREXAM	Law grad's challenge

BAREXAM	Legal hurdle?