v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
USD ($)
$ / shares
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Legg Mason Global Asset Management Trust
Entity Central Index Key 0001474103
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Brandywine GLOBAL - Multi-Sector Opportunities Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol LROAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Brandywine GLOBAL - Multi-Sector Opportunities Fund for the period  November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class A
$56
1.12%
[1],[2]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 56
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.12%
Net Assets $ 52,657,738
Holdings Count | $ / shares 122
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 34.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$52,657,738
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
122
Portfolio Turnover Rate
34%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Brandywine GLOBAL - Multi-Sector Opportunities Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol LAOCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Brandywine GLOBAL - Multi-Sector Opportunities Fund for the period  November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class C
$91
1.82%
[4],[5]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 91
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.82%
Net Assets $ 52,657,738
Holdings Count | $ / shares 122
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 34.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$52,657,738
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
122
Portfolio Turnover Rate
34%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
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 [6]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class FI  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Brandywine GLOBAL - Multi-Sector Opportunities Fund
Class Name Class FI
Trading Symbol LBAFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Brandywine GLOBAL - Multi-Sector Opportunities Fund for the period  November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class FI
$54
1.08%
[7],[8]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 54
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.08%
Net Assets $ 52,657,738
Holdings Count | $ / shares 122
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 34.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$52,657,738
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
122
Portfolio Turnover Rate
34%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [9]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class R  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Brandywine GLOBAL - Multi-Sector Opportunities Fund
Class Name Class R
Trading Symbol LBARX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Brandywine GLOBAL - Multi-Sector Opportunities Fund for the period  November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class R
$71
1.43%
[10],[11]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 71
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.43%
Net Assets $ 52,657,738
Holdings Count | $ / shares 122
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 34.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$52,657,738
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
122
Portfolio Turnover Rate
34%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [12]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Brandywine GLOBAL - Multi-Sector Opportunities Fund
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol LROIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Brandywine GLOBAL - Multi-Sector Opportunities Fund for the period  November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class I
$42
0.84%
[13],[14]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.84%
Net Assets $ 52,657,738
Holdings Count | $ / shares 122
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 34.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$52,657,738
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
122
Portfolio Turnover Rate
34%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class IS  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Brandywine GLOBAL - Multi-Sector Opportunities Fund
Class Name Class IS
Trading Symbol LROSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Brandywine GLOBAL - Multi-Sector Opportunities Fund for the period  November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class IS
$37
0.74%
[16],[17]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.74%
Net Assets $ 52,657,738
Holdings Count | $ / shares 122
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 34.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$52,657,738
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
122
Portfolio Turnover Rate
34%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [18]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.