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 19,000,000 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
June 3, 2003