Organization - Narrative (Details)	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Hamilton Lane Advisors, L.L.C.
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Percent of economic interest held	67.20%	55.10%

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