CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended						6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2013 Successor [Member]		Feb. 28, 2013 Predecessor [Member]		May 31, 2012 Predecessor [Member]		May 31, 2012 Predecessor [Member]
Net earnings	$ 42,711		$ 90,842		$ 68,379		$ 165,096
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Currency translation adjustments	(11,466)		(10,018)		(12,217)		(6,726)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(11,466)	[1]	(10,018)	[1]	(12,217)	[1]	(6,726)	[1]
Comprehensive income	31,245		80,824		56,162		158,370
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	738		10,704		4,881		24,462
Comprehensive income attributable to Jefferies Group LLC	$ 30,507		$ 70,120		$ 51,281		$ 133,908

[1] Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax, is attributable to Jefferies Group LLC. No other comprehensive loss is attributable to noncontrolling interests.