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Document and Entity Information

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3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
May 11, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Legacy Education Alliance, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001561880  
Trading Symbol LEAI  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2018  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   23,007,519