U.S. Sanctions Impact Service Provision for Applicants from Iran
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What happened
The Law School Admission Council abruptly restricted testing and application services for applicants from Iran during the September LSAT administration. This action followed the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) indefinite suspension of General License G, which had previously authorized academic exchanges and educational services. The administration cited Iran’s military programs and support for proxies as reasons for the change.
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Why it matters
The suspension of General License G meant that the standing authorization allowing U.S. organizations to administer professional certification tests and university entrance examinations was halted. This impacts the ability of international students to pursue graduate studies in the U.S. through affected educational channels.
The Law School Admission Council and the Institute of International Education track trends regarding international students pursuing LL.M. degrees in the U.S.
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Who's involved
- Law School Admission CouncilNonprofit association providing standardized testing and admissions services
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Law School Admission CouncilSpeculative
The organization could face revenue impacts due to the inability to provide services to applicants from Iran.
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The entities involved
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Law School Admission Council
Nonprofit association of law schools
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