CEL-SCI Corporation
66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 5l0
Alexandria, VA  22314

Gentlemen:

This letter will constitute an opinion upon the legality of the
issuance by CEL-SCI Corporation, a Colorado corporation, of shares of
common stock issuable upon the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock
and referred to in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by
the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

We have examined the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws and the
minutes of the Board of Directors of the Company and the applicable
laws of the State of Colorado, and a copy of the Registration
Statement.  In our opinion, the Company is authorized to issue the
shares mentioned above, and when issued in accordance with the
terms and conditions set out in the Registration Statement, such
shares of common stock will be legally issued, fully paid and non-
assessable.

Very truly yours,
HART & TRINEN
By William T. Hart