A number of changes have been made in student assessment at the University of Montana School of Law, in an attempt to assess elements of student performance as well as knowledge level. Within the educational goal of blending legal theory and practical skills, practicing lawyers were surveyed about what a good lawyer should be able to do and should know. This information has been incorporated into the school's curriculum. The importance of attorneys' and law students' abilities to assess their own and each others' abilities is noted. The school has, therefore, encouraged the development of assessment skills in its students. Over 100 outside assessors are routinely used in the assessment of law students. The assessors, who include both paid employees and volunteers, are thoroughly trained. An acceptable measure of interrater reliability has been established. The assessment center, which is available to the faculty as one option for evaluating students, now coordinates the performance assessment of 225 students. The written assessments complement traditional grades. Videotapes of students' oral presentations are also maintained. Sample documents which are used to assess student performance in a multidimensional trial exercise are appended. Guidelines for the evaluators and a sample evaluation form are included. (GDC)