9. Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
Number of people employed = 5080
Hourly mean wage = $81.57
Next up on our list of easiest and highest paying fields of law is the 3rd biggest field on our list in terms of people employed, Credit Intermediation. Credit Intermediation, as defined by Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) encompass companies that are involved in the lending and borrowing of funds in the credit market. With so much cash flying around, there is bound to be demand for lawyers that can keep the company safe from lawsuits and make sure they are complying with all government regulations.