I have completed LL. B from a prestigious university in India. I have a 2.9 GPA and a paper publication. I have zero work experience. Can I get into universities such UCL, KCL, QMUL, UCLA or Georgetown?

It really depends on a whole lot of factors. How competitive was the 2.9 GPA in your class overall? Were you at the top or bottom of the class? A 2.9 GPA can have a different impression, depending on the school and the grading system.

Your TOEFL / IELTS score would also be a factor (if required).

It really depends on a whole lot of factors. How competitive was the 2.9 GPA in your class overall? Were you at the top or bottom of the class? A 2.9 GPA can have a different impression, depending on the school and the grading system.

Your TOEFL / IELTS score would also be a factor (if required).

I would think that if you have average grades, your TOEFL / IELTS score and references would be more important.