[Hoffer Rand]

Therefore, the idea that syllabi are the copyrighted property of the professor seems far-fetched.

Depending on how the university handles their intellectual property rights, probably NOT the property of the professor. Any course content created while in the employ of our university is automatically the intellectual property of the institution, not the professor. Anyone teaching signs a contract detailing this information.

[Calvin Locke]

Then there is the "fair use" clause, too.

I'd bet the school may have suggested it has an opening(s) for highly skilled legal professionals, soon to be retired jurists with experience preferred.