EXHIBIT 23(a)

















                              CONSENT OF ATTORNEYS



Reference is made to the Registration Statement of CEL-SCI, whereby certain
selling shareholders propose to sell up to 6,619,175 shares of CEL-SCI's common
stock. Reference is also made to Exhibit 5 included in the Registration
Statement relating to the validity of the securities proposed to be sold.

We hereby consent to the use of our opinion concerning the validity of the
securities proposed to be issued and sold.

Very truly yours,

HART & TRINEN

William T. Hart

Denver, Colorado
October 10, 2001