Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014 Successor [Member]		Feb. 28, 2013 Predecessor [Member]
Net earnings	$ 115,392		$ 90,842
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Currency translation adjustments	13,784		(10,018)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	13,784	[1]	(10,018)	[1]
Comprehensive income:	129,176		80,824
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,960		10,704
Comprehensive income attributable to Jefferies Group LLC	$ 126,216		$ 70,120

[1] No other comprehensive income (loss) is attributable to noncontrolling interests.