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[georgetown_1L]

I just got my first semester grades and they're pretty mediocre:  B, B- and a C+.  I am currently employed as a patent agent at a firm.  How much will these grades hurt me when I'm looking for a new job or for a promotion?

will employers care that I got the grades while working full time?  I mean, will the fact that I have a firm job make any difference or give me some leeway?   

[ab]

At my firm, partners don't seem to care about the grades of patent agents being sent by the firm to part-time law school (nobody has failed out to my knowledge, but obviously that's a different matter).  If by promotion you mean from patent agent to associate, I wouldn't worry about it, as it should be fine.  If looking for a different firm position, however, might be best to wait till after you become an associate at your current firm.

[ababab]

Hey, ab, I'm asserting common law trademark rights in my moniker, and yours is confusingly similar!  Cease and desist!

[horsechute]

Those aren't really "bad" grades, especially from a place like Georgetown. Everyone who has never been through that mill likes to think "hey, I will get into a top ten law school, finish in the top ten percent of my class, and things will be just great." Well, easier said than done, and even if you are lucky enough, and I really mean lucky enough to do that, there are a million things later that can go right or wrong. Anyway, I am not trying to preach here, but I would not worry at all. And eventually, no matter what, all people will see is the name of your law school, which is exceptionally good.

[georgetown_1L]

Your assessment is dead-on.  I did underestimate the competition in law school and I felt that I would at least be above median.  It turned out to be substantially tougher than I had assumed, which I suppose goes without saying.  Also, working full time and going to law school was way harder than I expected. 

Anyway, thanks for your comments and encouragement.  I really appreciate it.

[horsechute]

Sure, don't mention it. We'll probably be working in the same firm some day, and won't even know it (LOL).

HC

[freepatentbar]

I agree with everyone here.  Great school.  You've got decent experience.  Keep crackin.   You'll do fine.

[PatentBars]

At my firm, partners don't seem to care about the grades of patent agents being sent by the firm to part-time law school (nobody has failed out to my knowledge, but obviously that's a different matter).  If by promotion you mean from patent agent to associate, I wouldn't worry about it, as it should be fine.  If looking for a different firm position, however, might be best to wait till after you become an associate at your current firm.

Completely agree. Don't let your current grade to distress you.  I have excellent grades all my professional life... now I am trying to find a patent agent job, so you should be satisfied with your current situations and just do better next semester.

[stuffball]

"I have excellent grades all my professional life... now I am trying to find a patent agent job, so you should be satisfied with your current situations and just do better next semester."

This is interesting logic.  The OP should be satisfied with his/her grades because you can't find a patent agent job?