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POLIS
Pi Lambda Sigma · University of Pennsylvania

What would happen if we
gathered future government leaders
in the same room, years before they meet
in Washington?

Pi Lambda Sigma (POLIS) is the University of Pennsylvania's premier nonpartisan pre-professional government society, open to all majors and schools and designed for anyone interested in a career in government or public service. We host speaker events, networking events, career workshops, and many fun social gatherings!

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An Alumni Network Across Washington and Beyond

Where our Members Work.

About POLIS

A society for future public servants.

POLIS Group Photo

Fall ’25 PC

We host speakers, build a network, and develop careers — but mostly we build a class of people who will go on to do this work together.

Speaker Events

Conversations with Penn alumni and others in government, business, and academia.

Networking

Meet dozens of other Penn students committed to public service and careers in government. Direct introductions with our alumni advisors who help our Fellows get internships.

Career Development

Resume reviews and opportunities that might not be common knowledge.

Think Big
The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.
Steve Jobs
Co-founder, Apple
This Semester

Upcoming events.

Most are members-only. Recruitment events are open to all Penn students.

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