Net Capital Requirements (Details) - Jefferies LLC $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Net Capital Requirements [Line Items]
Net Capital	$ 1,612,465
Excess Net Capital	$ 1,531,871

Amount of net capital in excess of minimum required net capital, calculated under Alternative Standard.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Rule 15c3-1
-Number 240
-Section 15c3-1

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