Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)		$ (166,769)	$ 12,553
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Currency translation and other adjustments		(49,670)	(4,331)
Changes in instrument specific credit risk		(302)	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	[1]	(49,972)	(4,331)
Comprehensive income (loss)		(216,741)	8,222
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests		44	871
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Jefferies Group LLC		$ (216,785)	$ 7,351

[1] None of the components of other comprehensive income (loss) are attributable to noncontrolling interests.