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Cover Page Statement - shares
9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Feb. 02, 2017
Document Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name LEGG MASON, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000704051  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   97,446,938
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Trading Symbol LM  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes