EXHIBIT 23(a)








                              CONSENT OF ATTORNEYS


Reference is made to the Registration Statement of CEL-SCI Corporation,  whereby
the Company  proposes to sell shares of its common stock having a maximum  value
of $50,000,000. 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
December 18, 2003